Slight
Skoda Enyaq crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 18 Jun 2025, 19:00
- Skoda Enyaq and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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B4041 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 198 collisions on the B4041 from 1979 to 2025, with 296 casualties. Of those crashes, 5 were fatal and 48 serious, and 7 people were killed.
In 2025 there was 1 collision on the B4041, up from none in 2024, with 1 casualty.
- Collisions since 1979
- 198
- 3,253rd highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 296
- 1.49 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 5
- 7 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 48
- 57 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 1
- Up from none in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 1
- Up from none in 2024
Crash severity on the B4041
On the B4041, 2.5% of collisions were fatal and 24% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2025
- Fatal52.5%
- Serious4824%
- Slight14573%
Where the B4041 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 3,253rd
- Most casualties
- 3,133rd
- Most fatal collisions
- 2,545th
- Most serious collisions
- 3,024th
B4041 accidents by year
Collisions on the B4041 peaked at 32 in 1984 and were down to 1 in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B4041, 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 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 5 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 8 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 6 | 9 |
| 2002 | 2 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 11 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 6 |
| 1985 | 22 | 35 |
| 1984 | 32 | 41 |
| 1983 | 25 | 41 |
| 1982 | 26 | 38 |
| 1981 | 20 | 29 |
| 1980 | 24 | 36 |
| 1979 | 18 | 26 |
When crashes happen on the B4041
Friday has the most collisions on the B4041 (41), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (46).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday19 (9.6%)
- Tuesday27 (14%)
- Wednesday33 (17%)
- Thursday29 (15%)
- Friday41 (21%)
- Saturday30 (15%)
- Sunday19 (9.6%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am8 (4%)
- 3am to 6am2 (1%)
- 6am to 9am19 (9.6%)
- 9am to noon16 (8.1%)
- Noon to 3pm30 (15%)
- 3pm to 6pm46 (23%)
- 6pm to 9pm36 (18%)
- 9pm to midnight41 (21%)
Collisions by month
- January13 (6.6%)
- February12 (6.1%)
- March17 (8.6%)
- April11 (5.6%)
- May14 (7.1%)
- June24 (12%)
- July20 (10%)
- August13 (6.6%)
- September17 (8.6%)
- October20 (10%)
- November24 (12%)
- December13 (6.6%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight121 (61%)
- Dark, no street lighting45 (23%)
- Dark, street lights lit28 (14%)
- Dark, street lights unlit3 (1.5%)
- Dark, lighting unknown1 (0.5%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B4041 crashes
On the B4041, 51% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 60 mph and 62% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph85 (43%)
- 40 mph2 (1%)
- 50 mph1 (0.5%)
- 60 mph100 (51%)
- 70 mph10 (5.1%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds168 (85%)
- Raining, no high winds21 (11%)
- Fog or mist3 (1.5%)
- Raining with high winds3 (1.5%)
- Other2 (1%)
- Not recorded1 (0.5%)
Road surface
- Dry123 (62%)
- Wet or damp63 (32%)
- Frost or ice9 (4.5%)
- Snow2 (1%)
- Oil or diesel1 (0.5%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway196 (99%)
- Roundabout2 (1%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B4041 crashes
Car occupants make up 53% of the people killed or injured on the B4041, followed by motorcyclists (27%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant156 (53%)
- Motorcyclist79 (27%)
- Cyclist20 (6.8%)
- Pedestrian17 (5.7%)
- Van occupant16 (5.4%)
- Bus or coach occupant4 (1.4%)
- Goods vehicle occupant (over 3.5 tonnes)3 (1%)
- Horse rider1 (0.3%)
Vehicles involved
- Car198 (60%)
- Motorcycle74 (22%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes20 (6.1%)
- Pedal cycle18 (5.5%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes12 (3.6%)
- Bus or coach4 (1.2%)
- Other vehicle3 (0.9%)
- Ridden horse1 (0.3%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 52 (0.7%)
- 6 to 1010 (3.4%)
- 11 to 1521 (7.1%)
- 16 to 20117 (40%)
- 21 to 2542 (14%)
- 26 to 3534 (11%)
- 36 to 4533 (11%)
- 46 to 5519 (6.4%)
- 56 to 6511 (3.7%)
- 66 to 752 (0.7%)
- Over 755 (1.7%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider197 (67%)
- Passenger82 (28%)
- Pedestrian17 (5.7%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B4041
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B4041
Use the arrow keys to move the map and the plus and minus keys to zoom.
- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
B4041 crashes by town
Collisions on the B4041 were recorded in 3 towns and built-up areas, led by Purton (28) and Royal Wootton Bassett (24).
Recent crashes on the B4041
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B4041, from 3 July 1999 to 18 June 2025.
Severity
- Slight
Audi S4 crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 29 Nov 2021, 12:06
- Audi S4 and Peugeot Partner
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 202154B624021
- Slight
Ford KA crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 22 Oct 2020, 01:04
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 202054A624720
- Slight
Porsche Boxster crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 11 Dec 2018, 17:26
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201854B729518
- Slight
Mini One crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 21 Nov 2018, 22:20
- 1 vehicle, 4 casualties
Ref 201854B066718
- Slight
Renault Clio crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 27 Jul 2005, 10:10
- Renault Clio and Rover Sterling
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200554CO43605
- Slight
Citroen ZX crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 30 May 2005, 18:45
- Citroen ZX and a motorcycle 50cc and under
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200554CK33005
- Slight
Mercedes crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 19 May 2005, 13:15
- Mercedes and Iveco
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200554AH27305
- Slight
Nissan Almera crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 23 Mar 2005, 09:20
- Nissan Almera, Rover 75, a car and a van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes
- 4 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 200554CK17305
- Slight
Seat Ibiza crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 4 Mar 2005, 22:00
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 200554CK14805
- Slight
Rover 400 Series crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 8 Dec 2004, 07:35
- Rover 400 Series, Renault 19 and a goods vehicle 3.5 to 7.5 tonnes
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200454CK74304
- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 4 Jun 2003, 10:00
- Ford Escort and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200354CO32203
- Slight
Rieju RS 1 crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 30 May 2003, 14:55
- Rieju RS 1 and another vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200354CY30403
- Serious
HGV crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 5 Apr 2003, 18:40
- Goods vehicle 7.5 tonnes and over and a ridden horse
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200354CO19903
- Serious
Volkswagen Golf crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 12 Mar 2003, 23:46
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 200354CK16003
- Slight
Rover 400 Series crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 11 Mar 2003, 08:50
- Rover 400 Series, Ford KA, Citroen ZX and Vauxhall Cavalier
- 4 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 200354CO15903
- Slight
Ford Focus crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 9 Mar 2003, 00:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200354CK14303
- Slight
Peugeot 306 crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 6 Nov 2002, 19:23
- Peugeot 306 and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200254CO65602
- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 17 Jan 2002, 16:00
- Ford Escort and Ford Transit
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200254CY05102
- Slight
Mazda 323 crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 3 Dec 2001, 08:45
- Mazda 323 and Peugeot 306
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200154CO79701
- Slight
Leyland DAF 200 crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 12 Nov 1999, 08:34
- Leyland DAF 200, Nissan Primera, Volvo 240, Ford Fiesta and 1 other vehicle
- 5 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 199954CK71599
- Slight
Rover 200 Series crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 30 Oct 1999, 08:42
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199954CO69799
- Slight
Toyota Carina crash on the B4041 in Wiltshire, 23 Sep 1999, 15:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199954CO56999
- Slight
Honda VFR400R crash on the B4041 in Swindon, 28 Jul 1999, 08:05
- Honda VFR400R and Rover Metro
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199954DN42299
- Serious
Austin Mini crash on the B4041 in South Gloucestershire, 3 Jul 1999, 21:25
- 1 vehicle, 5 casualties
Ref 1999520080250