Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 15 Mar 2025, 11:42
- Volkswagen Golf and Land Rover Discovery
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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B3222 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 71 collisions on the B3222 from 1979 to 2025, with 94 casualties. Of those crashes, none were fatal and 19 were serious.
In 2025 there was 1 collision on the B3222, up from none in 2024, with 1 casualty.
- Collisions since 1979
- 71
- 4,341st highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 94
- 1.32 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 0
- No one killed
- Serious collisions
- 19
- 20 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 1
- Up from none in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 1
- Up from none in 2024
Crash severity on the B3222
None of the 71 collisions on the B3222 were fatal, and 27% were serious (18% across Great Britain).
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2025
- Fatal00%
- Serious1927%
- Slight5273%
Where the B3222 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,341st
- Most casualties
- 4,357th
- Most fatal collisions
- 4,444th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,084th
B3222 accidents by year
Collisions on the B3222 peaked at 7 in 1982 and were down to 1 in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B3222, 1979 to 2025
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2025: 1
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 |
| 2005 | 5 | 8 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 2 |
| 1989 | 3 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 | 6 |
| 1987 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 | 3 |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 9 |
| 1982 | 7 | 11 |
| 1981 | 3 | 4 |
| 1980 | 2 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 |
When crashes happen on the B3222
Saturday has the most collisions on the B3222 (16), and 9am to noon is the busiest time of day (18).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday4 (5.6%)
- Tuesday9 (13%)
- Wednesday7 (9.9%)
- Thursday11 (15%)
- Friday13 (18%)
- Saturday16 (23%)
- Sunday11 (15%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am9 (13%)
- 3am to 6am2 (2.8%)
- 6am to 9am8 (11%)
- 9am to noon18 (25%)
- Noon to 3pm9 (13%)
- 3pm to 6pm11 (15%)
- 6pm to 9pm8 (11%)
- 9pm to midnight6 (8.5%)
Collisions by month
- January2 (2.8%)
- February2 (2.8%)
- March11 (15%)
- April12 (17%)
- May4 (5.6%)
- June7 (9.9%)
- July8 (11%)
- August2 (2.8%)
- September6 (8.5%)
- October4 (5.6%)
- November4 (5.6%)
- December9 (13%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight50 (70%)
- Dark, no street lighting14 (20%)
- Dark, street lights lit3 (4.2%)
- Dark, street lights unlit2 (2.8%)
- Dark, lighting unknown1 (1.4%)
- Not recorded1 (1.4%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B3222 crashes
On the B3222, 46% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 56% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 20 mph1 (1.4%)
- 30 mph33 (46%)
- 40 mph1 (1.4%)
- 50 mph2 (2.8%)
- 60 mph33 (46%)
- 70 mph1 (1.4%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds52 (73%)
- Raining, no high winds12 (17%)
- Fine with high winds2 (2.8%)
- Snowing with high winds1 (1.4%)
- Other3 (4.2%)
- Not recorded1 (1.4%)
Road surface
- Dry40 (56%)
- Wet or damp30 (42%)
- Not recorded1 (1.4%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway68 (96%)
- Dual carriageway2 (2.8%)
- Not recorded1 (1.4%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B3222 crashes
Car occupants make up 56% of the people killed or injured on the B3222, followed by motorcyclists (17%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant53 (56%)
- Motorcyclist16 (17%)
- Pedestrian15 (16%)
- Van occupant4 (4.3%)
- Cyclist3 (3.2%)
- Other vehicle occupant2 (2.1%)
- Goods vehicle occupant (over 3.5 tonnes)1 (1.1%)
Vehicles involved
- Car80 (72%)
- Motorcycle15 (14%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes7 (6.3%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes4 (3.6%)
- Pedal cycle3 (2.7%)
- Other vehicle2 (1.8%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 51 (1.1%)
- 6 to 105 (5.3%)
- 11 to 152 (2.1%)
- 16 to 2023 (24%)
- 21 to 2522 (23%)
- 26 to 3513 (14%)
- 36 to 457 (7.4%)
- 46 to 554 (4.3%)
- 56 to 657 (7.4%)
- 66 to 754 (4.3%)
- Over 755 (5.3%)
- Not recorded1 (1.1%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider53 (56%)
- Passenger26 (28%)
- Pedestrian15 (16%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B3222
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B3222
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- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
Recent crashes on the B3222
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B3222, from 12 December 1998 to 15 March 2025.
Severity
- Slight
Audi A1 crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 27 Apr 2019, 21:55
- Audi A1 and Volkswagen Golf
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Vauxhall Agila crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 22 Jun 2016, 11:46
- Vauxhall Agila and Suzuki GSF 650
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Nissan Note crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 23 Jan 2015, 10:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 11 Mar 2014, 10:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2014520401710
- Serious
Audi S3 crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 16 Mar 2012, 16:16
- Audi S3 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2012520202429
- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B3222 in North Devon, 1 Apr 2008, 07:28
- Vauxhall Corsa and another vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
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- Serious
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 2 Nov 2007, 09:38
- Vauxhall Corsa and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 12 Oct 2006, 18:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Mercedes 200 crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 13 Aug 2006, 20:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 18 Nov 2005, 15:50
- Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Golf and Vauxhall Astra
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Serious
Suzuki crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 17 Jul 2005, 12:59
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 11 Jul 2005, 11:10
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Ford Transit crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 28 Jun 2005, 19:10
- Ford Transit, Subaru Impreza and Ford Transit
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Peugeot 106 crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 21 May 2005, 18:30
- Peugeot 106 and Ford Mondeo
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Suzuki GSF 1200 crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 23 Mar 2004, 07:40
- Suzuki GSF 1200 and another vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Nova crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 17 Dec 2003, 14:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Fiat Uno crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 25 Apr 2003, 02:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 1 Dec 2002, 11:45
- Vauxhall Corsa and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Mercedes crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 23 Mar 2001, 06:25
- Mercedes and a goods vehicle 7.5 tonnes and over
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Peugeot 306 crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 26 Feb 2001, 10:30
- Peugeot 306 and Subaru Justy
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Honda Integra crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 11 May 2000, 12:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200052G596336
- Slight
Austin Metro crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 20 Jun 1999, 12:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 1999520076595
- Slight
Yamaha TRX 850 crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 28 Mar 1999, 14:40
- Yamaha TRX 850 and Peugeot 305
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the B3222 in Somerset, 12 Dec 1998, 09:25
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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