Fatal
Mercedes Sprinter crash on the B4157 in Walsall, 14 Dec 2004, 12:40
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 200420H088802
B4157 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 293 collisions on the B4157 from 1979 to 2004, with 376 casualties. Of those crashes, 6 were fatal and 60 serious, and 6 people were killed.
The last recorded collision on the B4157 was on 14 December 2004.
- Collisions since 1979
- 293
- 2,726th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 376
- 1.28 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 6
- 6 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 60
- 69 seriously injured
- Last recorded collision
- 14 Dec 2004
- Busiest year
- 1981
- 18 collisions
Crash severity on the B4157
On the B4157, 2% of collisions were fatal and 20% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2004
- Fatal62%
- Serious6020%
- Slight22777%
Where the B4157 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 2,726th
- Most casualties
- 2,814th
- Most fatal collisions
- 2,299th
- Most serious collisions
- 2,705th
B4157 accidents by year
Collisions on the B4157 peaked at 18 in 1981, and none have been recorded since 2004.
Collisions and casualties on the B4157, 1979 to 2004
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2004: 5
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 6 |
| 2003 | 13 | 15 |
| 2002 | 10 | 13 |
| 2001 | 12 | 15 |
| 2000 | 11 | 19 |
| 1999 | 12 | 15 |
| 1998 | 13 | 16 |
| 1997 | 6 | 8 |
| 1996 | 13 | 14 |
| 1995 | 11 | 17 |
| 1994 | 13 | 13 |
| 1993 | 8 | 10 |
| 1992 | 6 | 6 |
| 1991 | 10 | 14 |
| 1990 | 16 | 23 |
| 1989 | 6 | 6 |
| 1988 | 14 | 16 |
| 1987 | 8 | 8 |
| 1986 | 11 | 16 |
| 1985 | 10 | 14 |
| 1984 | 16 | 18 |
| 1983 | 10 | 15 |
| 1982 | 17 | 24 |
| 1981 | 18 | 20 |
| 1980 | 12 | 13 |
| 1979 | 12 | 22 |
When crashes happen on the B4157
Friday has the most collisions on the B4157 (63), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (66).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday45 (15%)
- Tuesday49 (17%)
- Wednesday42 (14%)
- Thursday41 (14%)
- Friday63 (22%)
- Saturday39 (13%)
- Sunday14 (4.8%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am12 (4.1%)
- 3am to 6am5 (1.7%)
- 6am to 9am39 (13%)
- 9am to noon35 (12%)
- Noon to 3pm61 (21%)
- 3pm to 6pm66 (23%)
- 6pm to 9pm37 (13%)
- 9pm to midnight38 (13%)
Collisions by month
- January26 (8.9%)
- February19 (6.5%)
- March20 (6.8%)
- April20 (6.8%)
- May18 (6.1%)
- June20 (6.8%)
- July30 (10%)
- August33 (11%)
- September26 (8.9%)
- October31 (11%)
- November26 (8.9%)
- December24 (8.2%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight213 (73%)
- Dark, street lights lit80 (27%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B4157 crashes
On the B4157, 100% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 55% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph292 (100%)
- 40 mph1 (0.3%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds208 (71%)
- Raining, no high winds48 (16%)
- Fine with high winds2 (0.7%)
- Fog or mist2 (0.7%)
- Other31 (11%)
- Not recorded2 (0.7%)
Road surface
- Dry162 (55%)
- Wet or damp129 (44%)
- Frost or ice1 (0.3%)
- Snow1 (0.3%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway266 (91%)
- Roundabout12 (4.1%)
- One way street or slip road6 (2%)
- Dual carriageway4 (1.4%)
- Not recorded5 (1.7%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B4157 crashes
Car occupants make up 44% of the people killed or injured on the B4157, followed by pedestrians (22%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant167 (44%)
- Pedestrian83 (22%)
- Cyclist54 (14%)
- Motorcyclist47 (13%)
- Van occupant15 (4%)
- Bus or coach occupant6 (1.6%)
- Taxi or private hire car occupant2 (0.5%)
- Other2 (0.5%)
Vehicles involved
- Car324 (66%)
- Pedal cycle55 (11%)
- Motorcycle51 (10%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes35 (7.1%)
- Bus or coach11 (2.2%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes11 (2.2%)
- Minibus2 (0.4%)
- Taxi or private hire car1 (0.2%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 59 (2.4%)
- 6 to 1018 (4.8%)
- 11 to 1550 (13%)
- 16 to 2072 (19%)
- 21 to 2556 (15%)
- 26 to 3565 (17%)
- 36 to 4540 (11%)
- 46 to 5519 (5.1%)
- 56 to 6521 (5.6%)
- 66 to 7515 (4%)
- Over 757 (1.9%)
- Not recorded4 (1.1%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider204 (54%)
- Passenger89 (24%)
- Pedestrian83 (22%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of the latest recorded crashes on the B4157
Map of the 25 latest recorded crashes on the B4157
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- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Slight
B4157 crashes by town
Collisions on the B4157 were recorded in 2 towns and built-up areas, led by Tipton (164) and Willenhall (106).
Latest recorded crashes on the B4157
These are the 25 latest recorded collisions on the B4157, from 11 July 2002 to 14 December 2004.
Severity
- Slight
Peugeot 206 crash on the B4157 in Sandwell, 23 Nov 2004, 08:30
- Peugeot 206 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200420K120101
- Slight
Toyota Avensis crash on the B4157 in Sandwell, 21 Apr 2004, 12:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200420K039601
- Slight
Car crash on the B4157 in Sandwell, 7 Apr 2004, 14:15
- Car and a bus or coach (17 or more seats)
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200420K049901
- Slight
Rover 200 Series crash on the B4157 in Walsall, 9 Mar 2004, 17:37
- Rover 200 Series and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200420H020602
- Slight
Vauxhall Carlton crash on the B4157 in Sandwell, 20 Dec 2003, 12:15
- Vauxhall Carlton and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200320K139101
- Slight
Ford Transit crash on the B4157 in Walsall, 19 Dec 2003, 22:14
- Ford Transit and Citroen Saxo
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200320H094802
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B4157 in Sandwell, 27 Oct 2003, 14:00
- Vauxhall Astra and Vauxhall Vectra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200320K116401
- Fatal
Ford Escort crash on the B4157 in Sandwell, 27 Sep 2003, 01:39
- Ford Escort and Toyota Carina
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200320K102801
- Slight
Peugeot 306 crash on the B4157 in Sandwell, 15 Aug 2003, 23:50
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 200320K088901
- Slight
MCW crash on the B4157 in Walsall, 14 Jul 2003, 18:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200320H049202
- Slight
Daewoo Leganza crash on the B4157 in Walsall, 1 Jul 2003, 09:15
- Daewoo Leganza and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200320H051302
- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B4157 in Sandwell, 30 Jun 2003, 17:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200320K069501
- Slight
Proton Persona crash on the B4157 in Walsall, 22 Mar 2003, 19:53
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200320H021602
- Slight
Peugeot 106 crash on the B4157 in Sandwell, 17 Mar 2003, 15:25
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200320K032501
- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the B4157 in Walsall, 24 Jan 2003, 19:46
- Ford Escort and Volkswagen Golf
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200320H006802
- Slight
Peugeot 306 crash on the B4157 in Sandwell, 19 Jan 2003, 20:51
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 200320K008801
- Slight
Hyosung Cruise crash on the B4157 in Walsall, 6 Jan 2003, 14:00
- Hyosung Cruise and Jaguar X Type
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200320H003902
- Slight
Ford Transit crash on the B4157 in Walsall, 21 Dec 2002, 17:05
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200220H092202
- Slight
Mercedes 200 crash on the B4157 in Walsall, 15 Dec 2002, 05:55
- Mercedes 200 and Fiat Punto
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200220H091102
- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B4157 in Walsall, 8 Oct 2002, 19:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200220H069902
- Slight
LDV 400 Series crash on the B4157 in Sandwell, 17 Sep 2002, 11:30
- LDV 400 Series and Ford Focus
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200220K099401
- Slight
Rover 400 Series crash on the B4157 in Sandwell, 2 Aug 2002, 10:25
- Rover 400 Series and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200220K083201
- Slight
Renault Clio crash on the B4157 in Walsall, 16 Jul 2002, 16:56
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200220H049602
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B4157 in Sandwell, 11 Jul 2002, 17:10
- Vauxhall Astra and Aprilia
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200220K077201