Fatal
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 14 Oct 2024, 08:35
- Vauxhall Astra, Alexander Dennis and Alexander Dennis
- 3 vehicles, 6 casualties
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B3296 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 74 collisions on the B3296 from 1979 to 2024, with 98 casualties. Of those crashes, 1 was fatal and 22 serious, and 2 people were killed.
No collisions were recorded on the B3296 in 2025, after 1 in 2024.
- Collisions since 1979
- 74
- 4,309th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 98
- 1.32 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 1
- 2 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 22
- 27 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 0
- 1 in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 0
- 6 in 2024
Crash severity on the B3296
On the B3296, 1.4% of collisions were fatal and 30% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2024
- Fatal11.4%
- Serious2230%
- Slight5169%
Where the B3296 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,309th
- Most casualties
- 4,324th
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,933rd
- Most serious collisions
- 3,946th
B3296 accidents by year
Collisions on the B3296 peaked at 5 in 2007; none were recorded in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B3296, 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 | 1 | 6 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 6 |
| 2006 | 3 | 6 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 7 |
| 1994 | 3 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 4 |
| 1991 | 3 | 4 |
| 1990 | 4 | 5 |
| 1989 | 2 | 3 |
| 1988 | 5 | 5 |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 2 |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 3 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 6 |
| 1979 | 3 | 5 |
When crashes happen on the B3296
Wednesday has the most collisions on the B3296 (16), and noon to 3pm is the busiest time of day (14).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday9 (12%)
- Tuesday7 (9.5%)
- Wednesday16 (22%)
- Thursday11 (15%)
- Friday10 (14%)
- Saturday13 (18%)
- Sunday8 (11%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am6 (8.1%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am11 (15%)
- 9am to noon10 (14%)
- Noon to 3pm14 (19%)
- 3pm to 6pm13 (18%)
- 6pm to 9pm12 (16%)
- 9pm to midnight8 (11%)
Collisions by month
- January7 (9.5%)
- February4 (5.4%)
- March4 (5.4%)
- April5 (6.8%)
- May5 (6.8%)
- June6 (8.1%)
- July7 (9.5%)
- August7 (9.5%)
- September8 (11%)
- October5 (6.8%)
- November8 (11%)
- December8 (11%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight56 (76%)
- Dark, no street lighting10 (14%)
- Dark, street lights lit6 (8.1%)
- Dark, lighting unknown2 (2.7%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B3296 crashes
On the B3296, 58% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 61% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph43 (58%)
- 60 mph31 (42%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds51 (69%)
- Raining, no high winds12 (16%)
- Raining with high winds5 (6.8%)
- Fine with high winds2 (2.7%)
- Other3 (4.1%)
- Not recorded1 (1.4%)
Road surface
- Dry45 (61%)
- Wet or damp28 (38%)
- Frost or ice1 (1.4%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway63 (85%)
- One way street or slip road10 (14%)
- Dual carriageway1 (1.4%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B3296 crashes
Car occupants make up 47% of the people killed or injured on the B3296, followed by motorcyclists (19%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant46 (47%)
- Motorcyclist19 (19%)
- Pedestrian17 (17%)
- Cyclist6 (6.1%)
- Bus or coach occupant5 (5.1%)
- Van occupant4 (4.1%)
- Mobility scooter rider1 (1%)
Vehicles involved
- Car72 (62%)
- Motorcycle18 (15%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes9 (7.7%)
- Bus or coach8 (6.8%)
- Pedal cycle6 (5.1%)
- Agricultural vehicle1 (0.9%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes1 (0.9%)
- Other2 (1.7%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 51 (1%)
- 6 to 102 (2%)
- 11 to 1511 (11%)
- 16 to 2027 (28%)
- 21 to 259 (9.2%)
- 26 to 3512 (12%)
- 36 to 457 (7.1%)
- 46 to 5513 (13%)
- 56 to 654 (4.1%)
- 66 to 753 (3.1%)
- Over 757 (7.1%)
- Not recorded2 (2%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider59 (60%)
- Passenger22 (22%)
- Pedestrian17 (17%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B3296
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B3296
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- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
Recent crashes on the B3296
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B3296, from 21 April 2004 to 14 October 2024.
Severity
- Serious
Van crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 1 Nov 2023, 18:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Mercedes C Class crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 19 Sep 2023, 16:13
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Peugeot Expert crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 2 Apr 2023, 15:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Car crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 20 Nov 2021, 21:45
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Serious
Peugeot 207 crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 20 May 2021, 08:33
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Citroen Saxo crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 29 Nov 2020, 13:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Suzuki DL 650 crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 25 May 2018, 19:07
- Suzuki DL 650 and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Car crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 26 Jul 2017, 12:00
- Car and a mobility scooter
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 10 Jan 2013, 12:46
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Focus crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 11 Aug 2012, 17:03
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Fiat Multipla crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 5 Nov 2010, 17:56
- Fiat Multipla and Rover 45
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201050AH2J003
- Slight
Ford Mondeo crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 10 May 2009, 15:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Citroen AX crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 24 Feb 2009, 08:33
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 6 Sep 2007, 08:30
- Car and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 24 Jul 2007, 01:02
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Slight
John Deere crash on the B3296 in Westmorland and Furness, 6 Jun 2007, 18:00
- John Deere and Ford Fiesta
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Yamaha XJ 900 S crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 5 Jun 2007, 18:10
- Yamaha XJ 900 S and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford KA crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 1 Jun 2007, 11:50
- Ford KA, Vauxhall Astra and Vauxhall Vivaro
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Renault Megane crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 24 Nov 2006, 10:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Ford Focus crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 16 Sep 2006, 18:40
- Ford Focus and a car
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
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- Slight
Renault Megane crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 15 Jun 2006, 14:00
- Renault Megane and Renault Megane
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Serious
Peugeot 205 crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 8 Jan 2005, 18:50
- Peugeot 205 and a motorcycle 125cc to 500cc
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Rover 25 crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 4 Dec 2004, 12:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200450A23R104
- Serious
Nissan Micra crash on the B3296 in Cornwall, 21 Apr 2004, 07:35
- Nissan Micra and Yamaha
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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