Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 24 Dec 2024, 18:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2024501534585
B3249 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 45 collisions on the B3249 from 1979 to 2024, with 72 casualties. Of those crashes, 2 were fatal and 13 serious, and 2 people were killed.
No collisions were recorded on the B3249 in 2025, after 3 in 2024.
- Collisions since 1979
- 45
- 4,672nd highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 72
- 1.60 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 2
- 2 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 13
- 19 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 0
- 3 in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 0
- 5 in 2024
Crash severity on the B3249
On the B3249, 4.4% of collisions were fatal and 29% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2024
- Fatal24.4%
- Serious1329%
- Slight3067%
Where the B3249 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,672nd
- Most casualties
- 4,555th
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,485th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,432nd
B3249 accidents by year
Collisions on the B3249 peaked at 5 in 1980; none were recorded in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B3249, 1979 to 2025
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2025
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 5 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 5 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 4 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 7 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 4 |
| 1987 | 3 | 4 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 | 2 |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 4 |
| 1980 | 5 | 8 |
| 1979 | 3 | 4 |
When crashes happen on the B3249
Saturday has the most collisions on the B3249 (12), and noon to 3pm is the busiest time of day (9).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday5 (11%)
- Tuesday3 (6.7%)
- Wednesday6 (13%)
- Thursday5 (11%)
- Friday9 (20%)
- Saturday12 (27%)
- Sunday5 (11%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am4 (8.9%)
- 3am to 6am1 (2.2%)
- 6am to 9am2 (4.4%)
- 9am to noon4 (8.9%)
- Noon to 3pm9 (20%)
- 3pm to 6pm7 (16%)
- 6pm to 9pm9 (20%)
- 9pm to midnight9 (20%)
Collisions by month
- January3 (6.7%)
- February3 (6.7%)
- March3 (6.7%)
- April2 (4.4%)
- May4 (8.9%)
- June2 (4.4%)
- July6 (13%)
- August9 (20%)
- September6 (13%)
- October1 (2.2%)
- November4 (8.9%)
- December2 (4.4%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight25 (56%)
- Dark, no street lighting15 (33%)
- Dark, street lights lit5 (11%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B3249 crashes
On the B3249, 69% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 60 mph and 56% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph12 (27%)
- 40 mph1 (2.2%)
- 50 mph1 (2.2%)
- 60 mph31 (69%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds38 (84%)
- Raining, no high winds6 (13%)
- Other1 (2.2%)
Road surface
- Dry25 (56%)
- Wet or damp19 (42%)
- Frost or ice1 (2.2%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway44 (98%)
- Dual carriageway1 (2.2%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B3249 crashes
Car occupants make up 78% of the people killed or injured on the B3249, followed by motorcyclists (14%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant56 (78%)
- Motorcyclist10 (14%)
- Pedestrian3 (4.2%)
- Van occupant2 (2.8%)
- Cyclist1 (1.4%)
Vehicles involved
- Car47 (70%)
- Motorcycle13 (19%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes3 (4.5%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes2 (3%)
- Other vehicle1 (1.5%)
- Pedal cycle1 (1.5%)
Casualties by age
- 11 to 151 (1.4%)
- 16 to 2026 (36%)
- 21 to 257 (9.7%)
- 26 to 3510 (14%)
- 36 to 457 (9.7%)
- 46 to 5511 (15%)
- 56 to 656 (8.3%)
- 66 to 754 (5.6%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider44 (61%)
- Passenger25 (35%)
- Pedestrian3 (4.2%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B3249
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B3249
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- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
Recent crashes on the B3249
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B3249, from 18 August 1990 to 24 December 2024.
Severity
- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 19 Sep 2024, 16:41
- Ford Fiesta and Volvo
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2024501493615
- Slight
Car crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 26 Aug 2024, 01:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2024501483825
- Slight
Ford Focus crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 16 Jul 2019, 16:15
- Ford Focus and Hyundai i30
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2019500862725
- Slight
Audi TT crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 7 Apr 2019, 17:54
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2019500843112
- Slight
Land Rover Range Rover crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 4 Mar 2018, 12:22
- Land Rover Range Rover and Volkswagen Passat
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2018500275999
- Slight
Mercedes CLK Class crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 24 Aug 2017, 18:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2017500219966
- Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 13 May 2016, 21:55
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2016500083508
- Slight
Citroen Saxo crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 4 Jan 2014, 16:25
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201450BS2A002
- Slight
Toyota RAV4 crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 8 Dec 2012, 00:44
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201250BS2A011
- Slight
Mitsubishi Space Star crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 10 Mar 2011, 09:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201150BS2A002
- Slight
Land Rover Defender crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 14 Jul 2008, 22:25
- Land Rover Defender and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200850BS2A008
- Slight
Ford KA crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 2 Feb 2007, 20:25
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200750B61B319
- Fatal
Citroen Saxo crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 22 Jan 2005, 13:59
- Citroen Saxo and Citroen Berlingo
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200550B61A743
- Slight
Land Rover Discovery crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 12 Nov 2003, 09:18
- Land Rover Discovery and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200350B61R142
- Slight
Car crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 25 Aug 2001, 18:55
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 200150B613346
- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 11 Feb 1999, 22:47
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199950B610491
- Serious
Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 3 May 1998, 18:36
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199850B621448
- Serious
Ford Sierra crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 5 Aug 1996, 03:00
- 1 vehicle, 4 casualties
Ref 199650B612261
- Slight
Austin Maestro crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 21 Sep 1994, 08:05
- Austin Maestro and Toyota Celica
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199450B611654
- Serious
Nissan Micra crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 1 Aug 1994, 13:55
- Nissan Micra and Mercedes
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 199450B611342
- Slight
Volkswagen Transporter crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 30 Apr 1994, 14:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199450B610677
- Serious
MG Metro crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 23 Nov 1991, 00:12
- MG Metro and Citroen BX
- 2 vehicles, 5 casualties
Ref 199150B611640
- Serious
Ford Escort crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 27 Sep 1991, 02:53
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 199150B611335
- Slight
Yamaha crash on the B3249 in Cornwall, 18 Aug 1990, 17:05
- Yamaha and Citroen AX
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199050B611373