Serious
Renault Clio crash on the B3197 in the South Hams, 27 May 2016, 14:08
- Renault Clio, Chrysler PT Cruiser and DAF Trucks
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2016500085810
B3197 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 41 collisions on the B3197 from 1979 to 2016, with 72 casualties. Of those crashes, none were fatal and 16 were serious.
The last recorded collision on the B3197 was on 27 May 2016.
- Collisions since 1979
- 41
- 4,739th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 72
- 1.76 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 0
- No one killed
- Serious collisions
- 16
- 19 seriously injured
- Last recorded collision
- 27 May 2016
- Busiest year
- 1989
- 8 collisions
Crash severity on the B3197
None of the 41 collisions on the B3197 were fatal, and 39% were serious (18% across Great Britain).
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2016
- Fatal00%
- Serious1639%
- Slight2561%
Where the B3197 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,739th
- Most casualties
- 4,555th
- Most fatal collisions
- 4,444th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,250th
B3197 accidents by year
Collisions on the B3197 peaked at 8 in 1989, and none have been recorded since 2016.
Collisions and casualties on the B3197, 1979 to 2016
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2016: 1
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 | 7 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 | 8 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 10 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 4 |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 5 |
| 1980 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 6 |
When crashes happen on the B3197
Sunday has the most collisions on the B3197 (9), and noon to 3pm is the busiest time of day (11).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday4 (9.8%)
- Tuesday6 (15%)
- Wednesday6 (15%)
- Thursday7 (17%)
- Friday2 (4.9%)
- Saturday7 (17%)
- Sunday9 (22%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am1 (2.4%)
- 3am to 6am1 (2.4%)
- 6am to 9am4 (9.8%)
- 9am to noon6 (15%)
- Noon to 3pm11 (27%)
- 3pm to 6pm10 (24%)
- 6pm to 9pm4 (9.8%)
- 9pm to midnight4 (9.8%)
Collisions by month
- January5 (12%)
- February3 (7.3%)
- March1 (2.4%)
- May7 (17%)
- June5 (12%)
- July3 (7.3%)
- August2 (4.9%)
- September3 (7.3%)
- October3 (7.3%)
- November6 (15%)
- December3 (7.3%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight34 (83%)
- Dark, no street lighting5 (12%)
- Dark, lighting unknown1 (2.4%)
- Dark, street lights lit1 (2.4%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B3197 crashes
On the B3197, 68% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 60 mph and 59% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph11 (27%)
- 40 mph1 (2.4%)
- 50 mph1 (2.4%)
- 60 mph28 (68%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds34 (83%)
- Raining, no high winds3 (7.3%)
- Fine with high winds1 (2.4%)
- Fog or mist1 (2.4%)
- Raining with high winds1 (2.4%)
- Other1 (2.4%)
Road surface
- Dry24 (59%)
- Wet or damp15 (37%)
- Frost or ice1 (2.4%)
- Mud1 (2.4%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway40 (98%)
- One way street or slip road1 (2.4%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B3197 crashes
Car occupants make up 72% of the people killed or injured on the B3197, followed by motorcyclists (13%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant52 (72%)
- Motorcyclist9 (13%)
- Van occupant5 (6.9%)
- Pedestrian4 (5.6%)
- Bus or coach occupant1 (1.4%)
- Other vehicle occupant1 (1.4%)
Vehicles involved
- Car61 (77%)
- Motorcycle12 (15%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes3 (3.8%)
- Bus or coach2 (2.5%)
- Other vehicle1 (1.3%)
Casualties by age
- 6 to 101 (1.4%)
- 11 to 157 (9.7%)
- 16 to 2018 (25%)
- 21 to 259 (13%)
- 26 to 3510 (14%)
- 36 to 4511 (15%)
- 46 to 556 (8.3%)
- 56 to 651 (1.4%)
- 66 to 754 (5.6%)
- Over 754 (5.6%)
- Not recorded1 (1.4%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider39 (54%)
- Passenger29 (40%)
- Pedestrian4 (5.6%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of the latest recorded crashes on the B3197
Map of the 25 latest recorded crashes on the B3197
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- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
B3197 crashes by council area
Collisions on the B3197 were recorded in 2 council areas. South Hams has the most, with 29, followed by Torbay (8).
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | South Hams | 29 | 58 | 0 | 12 |
| 2nd | Torbay | 8 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
B3197 crashes by town
Of the 41 collisions on the B3197, 8 were in the built-up area of Torquay.
Latest recorded crashes on the B3197
These are the 25 latest recorded collisions on the B3197, from 20 June 1989 to 27 May 2016.
Severity
- Slight
Suzuki GSF 600 crash on the B3197 in East Devon, 16 Oct 2010, 11:10
- Suzuki GSF 600 and Suzuki GSF 600
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201050KE3M010
- Slight
Volkswagen Passat crash on the B3197 in the South Hams, 24 Dec 2006, 10:19
- Volkswagen Passat and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200650F55Q229
- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B3197 in the South Hams, 24 Nov 2005, 13:06
- Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200550F55P493
- Slight
Car crash on the B3197 in the South Hams, 24 Nov 2005, 12:48
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200550F55P471
- Slight
Car crash on the B3197 in Exeter, 27 Feb 2005, 22:05
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200550D21C403
- Serious
Honda CBR900RR crash on the B3197 in the South Hams, 24 Mar 2004, 11:10
- Honda CBR900RR and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200450F55D984
- Slight
Renault Clio crash on the B3197 in the South Hams, 13 Jan 2003, 15:15
- Renault Clio and a bus or coach (17 or more seats)
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200350F55A300
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B3197 in East Devon, 29 Jun 2002, 16:25
- Vauxhall Astra and Peugeot 306
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200250D313915
- Serious
Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the B3197 in the South Hams, 27 Aug 2001, 17:00
- Vauxhall Cavalier, Nissan Micra, Ford Mondeo, Volvo 740 and 1 other vehicle
- 5 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 200150F555424
- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B3197 in the South Hams, 27 Jul 2001, 16:50
- Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Passat
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200150F554578
- Slight
Rover 25 crash on the B3197 in the South Hams, 25 Jan 2001, 10:40
- Rover 25 and Citroen ZX
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200150F550557
- Slight
Vauxhall Nova crash on the B3197 in the South Hams, 5 Dec 2000, 21:23
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
Ref 200050F556744
- Slight
Audi A3 crash on the B3197 in the South Hams, 3 Nov 1999, 08:10
- Audi A3 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 199950F552690
- Slight
Honda crash on the B3197 in the South Hams, 21 Oct 1999, 07:50
- Honda and a bus or coach (17 or more seats)
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199950F552616
- Slight
Ford Sierra crash on the B3197 in the South Hams, 15 Nov 1998, 15:30
- Ford Sierra and Volkswagen Passat
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 199850F556945
- Slight
Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the B3197 in the South Hams, 12 Sep 1998, 14:14
- Vauxhall Cavalier and Yamaha
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199850F555618
- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the B3197 in the South Hams, 31 May 1997, 22:45
- Ford Escort and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199750F551088
- Slight
Freight Rover Sherpa crash on the B3197 in the South Hams, 17 Dec 1996, 16:35
- Freight Rover Sherpa and Ford Sierra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199650F552642
- Serious
Peugeot 205 crash on the B3197 in the South Hams, 15 Sep 1996, 19:50
- Peugeot 205 and Audi 80
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 199650F551880
- Slight
Renault Espace crash on the B3197 in the South Hams, 27 Jul 1995, 16:38
- Renault Espace and Leyland DAF 400
- 2 vehicles, 6 casualties
Ref 199550F551404
- Slight
Citroen CX crash on the B3197 in the South Hams, 6 Feb 1995, 17:00
- Citroen CX and Ford Fiesta
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 199550F550238
- Serious
Triumph Spitfire crash on the B3197 in the South Hams, 26 Jul 1993, 14:15
- Triumph Spitfire and a car
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 199350F551765
- Serious
Ford Escort crash on the B3197 in the South Hams, 30 May 1992, 17:20
- Ford Escort and Ford Escort
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 199250F550803
- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the B3197 in Torbay, 20 Jun 1989, 13:00
- Motorcycle and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 198950F311172