Slight
Vauxhall Combo crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 20 Aug 2025, 20:45
- Vauxhall Combo and Vauxhall Astra
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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B3318 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 41 collisions on the B3318 from 1979 to 2025, with 58 casualties. Of those crashes, 2 were fatal and 14 serious, and 2 people were killed.
In 2025 there was 1 collision on the B3318, down 67% from 3 in 2024, with 2 casualties.
- Collisions since 1979
- 41
- 4,739th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 58
- 1.41 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 2
- 2 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 14
- 17 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 1
- Down 67% on 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 2
- Down 67% on 2024
Crash severity on the B3318
On the B3318, 4.9% of collisions were fatal and 34% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2025
- Fatal24.9%
- Serious1434%
- Slight2561%
Where the B3318 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,739th
- Most casualties
- 4,692nd
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,485th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,361st
B3318 accidents by year
Collisions on the B3318 peaked at 3 in 2024 and were down to 1 in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B3318, 1979 to 2025
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2025
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 | 6 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 5 |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 3 |
| 1981 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 |
When crashes happen on the B3318
Saturday has the most collisions on the B3318 (8), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (10).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday6 (15%)
- Tuesday3 (7.3%)
- Wednesday7 (17%)
- Thursday5 (12%)
- Friday7 (17%)
- Saturday8 (20%)
- Sunday5 (12%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am1 (2.4%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am8 (20%)
- 9am to noon5 (12%)
- Noon to 3pm9 (22%)
- 3pm to 6pm10 (24%)
- 6pm to 9pm5 (12%)
- 9pm to midnight3 (7.3%)
Collisions by month
- January3 (7.3%)
- February1 (2.4%)
- March3 (7.3%)
- April3 (7.3%)
- May4 (9.8%)
- June3 (7.3%)
- July4 (9.8%)
- August2 (4.9%)
- September5 (12%)
- October4 (9.8%)
- November4 (9.8%)
- December5 (12%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight30 (73%)
- Dark, no street lighting11 (27%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B3318 crashes
On the B3318, 93% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 60 mph and 59% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph2 (4.9%)
- 50 mph1 (2.4%)
- 60 mph38 (93%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds28 (68%)
- Fog or mist4 (9.8%)
- Raining, no high winds4 (9.8%)
- Fine with high winds3 (7.3%)
- Raining with high winds2 (4.9%)
Road surface
- Dry24 (59%)
- Wet or damp15 (37%)
- Flood over 3cm deep1 (2.4%)
- Frost or ice1 (2.4%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway41 (100%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B3318 crashes
Car occupants make up 69% of the people killed or injured on the B3318, followed by motorcyclists (22%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant40 (69%)
- Motorcyclist13 (22%)
- Van occupant5 (8.6%)
Vehicles involved
- Car39 (63%)
- Motorcycle13 (21%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes6 (9.7%)
- Agricultural vehicle1 (1.6%)
- Bus or coach1 (1.6%)
- Other vehicle1 (1.6%)
- Not recorded1 (1.6%)
Casualties by age
- 11 to 152 (3.4%)
- 16 to 207 (12%)
- 21 to 258 (14%)
- 26 to 3511 (19%)
- 36 to 4510 (17%)
- 46 to 559 (16%)
- 56 to 654 (6.9%)
- 66 to 755 (8.6%)
- Over 751 (1.7%)
- Not recorded1 (1.7%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider43 (74%)
- Passenger15 (26%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B3318
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B3318
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- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
Recent crashes on the B3318
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B3318, from 12 September 1993 to 20 August 2025.
Severity
- Slight
Kia Picanto crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 7 Oct 2024, 07:30
- Kia Picanto and BMW 5 Series
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2024501500424
- Serious
Motorcycle crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 16 Apr 2024, 17:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2024501432392
- Serious
Hyundai i10 crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 8 Jan 2024, 06:30
- Hyundai i10 and Skoda Fabia
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2024501396000
- Serious
Honda XL125V crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 14 Dec 2021, 16:42
- Honda XL125V, Citroen C1 and Audi TT
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2021501150243
- Slight
Ford Transit Connect crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 22 Oct 2020, 07:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2020501005040
- Slight
Peugeot 307 crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 9 Oct 2019, 17:29
- Peugeot 307 and Vauxhall Astra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2019500894663
- Serious
Honda Civic crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 25 Jun 2016, 16:45
- Honda Civic and Nissan Almera
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2016500085630
- Serious
Volkswagen Golf crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 2 Jul 2011, 01:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201150AP2F004
- Fatal
Peugeot 206 crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 26 Jun 2010, 10:28
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201050AP2B004
- Serious
Ford Fiesta crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 20 Feb 2009, 06:48
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200950AP2F001
- Slight
Renault Megane crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 1 Dec 2008, 19:41
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
Ref 200850AP2B008
- Slight
Vauxhall Zafira crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 9 Aug 2007, 11:35
- Vauxhall Zafira and Citroen
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200750A31J684
- Slight
Saab 9000 crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 18 Jul 2007, 07:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200750A31I632
- Slight
Peugeot 206 crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 11 Oct 2006, 13:05
- Peugeot 206 and Rover 200 Series
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 200650A31M647
- Slight
Car crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 17 Sep 2004, 17:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200450A31N434
- Slight
Ford Transit crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 19 Dec 2002, 07:15
- Ford Transit and a van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200250A315411
- Serious
Kawasaki ZX900 crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 12 May 2002, 13:36
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200250A311765
- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 9 Mar 2001, 19:42
- Ford Escort and an agricultural vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200150A310891
- Slight
Car crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 9 Sep 1998, 09:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199850A313455
- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 24 Apr 1998, 17:45
- Ford Escort and Volvo 360
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199850A311346
- Slight
Toyota Tercel crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 20 Mar 1998, 16:49
- Toyota Tercel and Vauxhall Carlton
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199850A310947
- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 28 Jul 1995, 20:12
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 199550A311241
- Serious
Colt Sapporo crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 7 Nov 1993, 09:52
- Colt Sapporo and Ford Escort
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199350A312579
- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B3318 in Cornwall, 12 Sep 1993, 16:27
- 1 vehicle, 4 casualties
Ref 199350A312195