Serious
Motorcycle crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 16 Aug 2024, 18:15
- Motorcycle over 500cc and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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B3339 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 34 collisions on the B3339 from 1979 to 2024, with 43 casualties. Of those crashes, 1 was fatal and 8 serious, and 1 person was killed.
No collisions were recorded on the B3339 in 2025, after 2 in 2024.
- Collisions since 1979
- 34
- 4,835th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 43
- 1.26 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 1
- 1 person killed
- Serious collisions
- 8
- 8 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 0
- 2 in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 0
- 2 in 2024
Crash severity on the B3339
On the B3339, 2.9% of collisions were fatal and 24% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2024
- Fatal12.9%
- Serious824%
- Slight2574%
Where the B3339 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,835th
- Most casualties
- 4,854th
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,933rd
- Most serious collisions
- 4,719th
B3339 accidents by year
Collisions on the B3339 peaked at 2 in 2024; none were recorded in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B3339, 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 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 | 3 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 |
| 1982 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 2 |
| 1980 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
When crashes happen on the B3339
Tuesday has the most collisions on the B3339 (8), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (13).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday2 (5.9%)
- Tuesday8 (24%)
- Wednesday8 (24%)
- Thursday4 (12%)
- Friday5 (15%)
- Saturday3 (8.8%)
- Sunday4 (12%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am1 (2.9%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am4 (12%)
- 9am to noon4 (12%)
- Noon to 3pm7 (21%)
- 3pm to 6pm13 (38%)
- 6pm to 9pm5 (15%)
- 9pm to midnight0 (0%)
Collisions by month
- January3 (8.8%)
- February5 (15%)
- April5 (15%)
- May2 (5.9%)
- June1 (2.9%)
- July3 (8.8%)
- August4 (12%)
- September4 (12%)
- October3 (8.8%)
- November3 (8.8%)
- December1 (2.9%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight28 (82%)
- Dark, street lights lit5 (15%)
- Dark, no street lighting1 (2.9%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B3339 crashes
On the B3339, 85% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 71% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 20 mph1 (2.9%)
- 30 mph29 (85%)
- 40 mph1 (2.9%)
- 60 mph3 (8.8%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds27 (79%)
- Fine with high winds3 (8.8%)
- Raining, no high winds3 (8.8%)
- Raining with high winds1 (2.9%)
Road surface
- Dry24 (71%)
- Wet or damp10 (29%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway32 (94%)
- Dual carriageway2 (5.9%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B3339 crashes
Car occupants make up 37% of the people killed or injured on the B3339, followed by motorcyclists (23%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant16 (37%)
- Motorcyclist10 (23%)
- Cyclist9 (21%)
- Pedestrian5 (12%)
- Bus or coach occupant1 (2.3%)
- Van occupant1 (2.3%)
- Not recorded1 (2.3%)
Vehicles involved
- Car32 (54%)
- Motorcycle11 (19%)
- Pedal cycle9 (15%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes4 (6.8%)
- Bus or coach1 (1.7%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes1 (1.7%)
- Personal powered transporter (e-scooter or similar)1 (1.7%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 52 (4.7%)
- 6 to 102 (4.7%)
- 11 to 153 (7%)
- 16 to 2013 (30%)
- 21 to 253 (7%)
- 26 to 356 (14%)
- 36 to 456 (14%)
- 46 to 553 (7%)
- 56 to 652 (4.7%)
- 66 to 752 (4.7%)
- Over 751 (2.3%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider31 (72%)
- Passenger7 (16%)
- Pedestrian5 (12%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B3339
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B3339
Use the arrow keys to move the map and the plus and minus keys to zoom.
- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
B3339 crashes by council area
Collisions on the B3339 were recorded in 2 council areas. Somerset has the most, with 30, followed by Isle of Wight (4).
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Somerset | 30 | 35 | 1 | 7 |
| 2nd | Isle of Wight | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
B3339 crashes by town
Of the 34 collisions on the B3339, 6 were in the built-up area of Bridgwater.
Recent crashes on the B3339
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B3339, from 20 December 1987 to 16 August 2024.
Severity
- Slight
Volvo V40 crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 6 Apr 2024, 15:30
- Volvo V40 and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
E-scooter crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 14 Sep 2023, 17:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 22 Sep 2021, 08:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Seat Leon crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 23 Feb 2016, 14:15
- Seat Leon and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
HGV crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 17 Feb 2015, 10:50
- Goods vehicle 7.5 tonnes and over and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volkswagen UP crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 22 Jan 2014, 08:14
- Volkswagen UP, a pedal cycle and another pedal cycle
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Serious
Motorcycle crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 3 Jul 2013, 16:29
- Motorcycle over 500cc and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 2 Jan 2013, 07:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Bicycle crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 23 Nov 2012, 13:15
- Pedal cycle and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Dennis crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 17 May 2009, 17:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Peugeot Partner crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 18 Apr 2007, 16:30
- Peugeot Partner and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Honda CRV crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 16 Nov 2005, 15:35
- Honda CRV and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 14 Jan 2004, 15:05
- Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Astra
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Toyota Corolla crash on the B3339 on the Isle of Wight, 22 Jul 2001, 13:28
- Toyota Corolla and a car
- 2 vehicles, 4 casualties
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- Serious
Mitsubishi Colt crash on the B3339 on the Isle of Wight, 29 Feb 2000, 15:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Kawasaki crash on the B3339 on the Isle of Wight, 30 Oct 1998, 10:50
- Kawasaki and Honda Accord
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Honda NS50MSB crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 21 Apr 1998, 08:00
- Honda NS50MSB and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 2 Sep 1995, 09:35
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Serious
Volkswagen Polo crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 21 Jul 1995, 16:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Audi 90 crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 3 Oct 1992, 16:45
- Audi 90 and Yamaha
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Bicycle crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 28 Nov 1989, 18:08
- Pedal cycle and a motor scooter
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 9 Aug 1989, 09:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Fatal
Car crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 22 May 1988, 12:35
- Car and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Car crash on the B3339 in Somerset, 20 Dec 1987, 12:37
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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