Slight
Mercedes Sprinter crash on the B4230 in Herefordshire, 21 Nov 2021, 11:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2021221112531
B4230 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 39 collisions on the B4230 from 1979 to 2021, with 78 casualties. Of those crashes, 1 was fatal and 8 serious, and 1 person was killed.
The last recorded collision on the B4230 was on 21 November 2021.
- Collisions since 1979
- 39
- 4,762nd highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 78
- 2.00 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 1
- 1 person killed
- Serious collisions
- 8
- 12 seriously injured
- Last recorded collision
- 21 Nov 2021
- Busiest year
- 1992
- 4 collisions
Crash severity on the B4230
On the B4230, 2.6% of collisions were fatal and 21% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2021
- Fatal12.6%
- Serious821%
- Slight3077%
Where the B4230 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,762nd
- Most casualties
- 4,498th
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,933rd
- Most serious collisions
- 4,719th
B4230 accidents by year
Collisions on the B4230 peaked at 4 in 1992, and none have been recorded since 2021.
Collisions and casualties on the B4230, 1979 to 2021
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2021: 1
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 22 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 6 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 4 | 5 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 5 |
| 1980 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 3 |
When crashes happen on the B4230
Thursday has the most collisions on the B4230 (7), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (9).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday4 (10%)
- Tuesday6 (15%)
- Wednesday6 (15%)
- Thursday7 (18%)
- Friday7 (18%)
- Saturday4 (10%)
- Sunday5 (13%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am3 (7.7%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am5 (13%)
- 9am to noon5 (13%)
- Noon to 3pm6 (15%)
- 3pm to 6pm9 (23%)
- 6pm to 9pm6 (15%)
- 9pm to midnight5 (13%)
Collisions by month
- January1 (2.6%)
- February4 (10%)
- March3 (7.7%)
- April1 (2.6%)
- May4 (10%)
- June3 (7.7%)
- July2 (5.1%)
- September6 (15%)
- October3 (7.7%)
- November5 (13%)
- December7 (18%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight25 (64%)
- Dark, no street lighting11 (28%)
- Dark, street lights lit2 (5.1%)
- Dark, street lights unlit1 (2.6%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B4230 crashes
On the B4230, 51% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 60 mph and 56% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph16 (41%)
- 40 mph1 (2.6%)
- 60 mph20 (51%)
- 70 mph2 (5.1%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds32 (82%)
- Raining, no high winds7 (18%)
Road surface
- Dry22 (56%)
- Wet or damp16 (41%)
- Frost or ice1 (2.6%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway36 (92%)
- Dual carriageway2 (5.1%)
- Roundabout1 (2.6%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B4230 crashes
Car occupants make up 50% of the people killed or injured on the B4230, followed by bus or coach occupants (29%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant39 (50%)
- Bus or coach occupant23 (29%)
- Motorcyclist5 (6.4%)
- Cyclist4 (5.1%)
- Van occupant3 (3.8%)
- Goods vehicle occupant (over 3.5 tonnes)2 (2.6%)
- Pedestrian2 (2.6%)
Vehicles involved
- Car45 (69%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes5 (7.7%)
- Motorcycle4 (6.2%)
- Pedal cycle4 (6.2%)
- Bus or coach3 (4.6%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes3 (4.6%)
- Other vehicle1 (1.5%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 52 (2.6%)
- 6 to 106 (7.7%)
- 11 to 1524 (31%)
- 16 to 2013 (17%)
- 21 to 255 (6.4%)
- 26 to 3512 (15%)
- 36 to 457 (9%)
- 46 to 555 (6.4%)
- 56 to 651 (1.3%)
- 66 to 753 (3.8%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Passenger41 (53%)
- Driver or rider35 (45%)
- Pedestrian2 (2.6%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of the latest recorded crashes on the B4230
Map of the 25 latest recorded crashes on the B4230
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- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
B4230 crashes by council area
Collisions on the B4230 were recorded in 2 council areas. Herefordshire has the most, with 30, followed by Neath Port Talbot (6).
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Herefordshire | 30 | 64 | 1 | 7 |
| 2nd | Neath Port Talbot | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
B4230 crashes by town
Of the 39 collisions on the B4230, 3 were in the built-up area of Neath.
Latest recorded crashes on the B4230
These are the 25 latest recorded collisions on the B4230, from 25 September 1992 to 21 November 2021.
Severity
- Serious
Citroen Berlingo crash on the B4230 in Herefordshire, 26 May 2019, 20:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2019220846626
- Serious
Bicycle crash on the B4230 in Herefordshire, 15 Feb 2019, 15:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2019220831195
- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B4230 in Herefordshire, 21 Dec 2018, 01:55
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2018220354525
- Slight
Citroen Saxo crash on the B4230 in Herefordshire, 10 Feb 2017, 23:48
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Renault Clio crash on the B4230 in Herefordshire, 8 Feb 2010, 16:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201022E000725
- Slight
Fiat Punto crash on the B4230 in Herefordshire, 5 Sep 2009, 12:50
- Fiat Punto and Vauxhall Astra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200922E904889
- Slight
Ford KA crash on the B4230 in Herefordshire, 18 Dec 2007, 08:20
- Ford KA and Dennis
- 2 vehicles, 22 casualties
Ref 200722EA86846
- Fatal
Honda Civic crash on the B4230 in Herefordshire, 26 Dec 2006, 19:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200622EA85258
- Slight
Ford Transit crash on the B4230 in Herefordshire, 20 Mar 2006, 14:19
- Ford Transit and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200622EA35294
- Slight
Car crash on the B4230 in Herefordshire, 8 Dec 2004, 17:15
- 1 vehicle, 4 casualties
Ref 200422EH30733
- Slight
Vauxhall Vectra crash on the B4230 in Herefordshire, 4 Mar 2004, 19:55
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 200422EH27726
- Slight
Car crash on the B4230 in Herefordshire, 27 Nov 2003, 17:25
- Car and a van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200322EH26891
- Serious
Seddon/Atkinson crash on the B4230 in Herefordshire, 16 Jul 2001, 13:39
- Seddon/Atkinson and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200122EB17588
- Slight
Peugeot 406 crash on the B4230 in Herefordshire, 6 Jul 2000, 16:05
- Peugeot 406 and Bedford
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200022EB13924
- Slight
Rover 200 Series crash on the B4230 in Herefordshire, 19 Sep 1998, 10:20
- Rover 200 Series and BMW 3 Series
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 199822EZ03243
- Slight
Peugeot 405 crash on the B4230 in Swansea, 20 Oct 1996, 14:15
- Peugeot 405 and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 199662J039496
- Slight
Volvo crash on the B4230 in Herefordshire, 15 Oct 1996, 12:50
- Volvo and Iveco-Ford
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 199622EF07688
- Slight
Citroen AX crash on the B4230 in Herefordshire, 27 Sep 1995, 22:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199522EF10885
- Slight
Toyota Starlet crash on the B4230 in Herefordshire, 31 May 1995, 22:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199522EW05977
- Slight
Honda Accord crash on the B4230 in Herefordshire, 22 Apr 1994, 09:00
- Honda Accord and Alfa Romeo 33
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199422EP03671
- Slight
Car crash on the B4230 in Herefordshire, 29 Dec 1993, 10:15
- Car and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 1993220612017
- Slight
Peugeot 205 crash on the B4230 in Neath Port Talbot, 16 Dec 1993, 18:15
- Peugeot 205 and Ford Sierra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199362G040193
- Slight
BMW 3 Series crash on the B4230 in Neath Port Talbot, 16 Nov 1992, 21:20
- BMW 3 Series and Vauxhall Carlton
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 1992620G03800
- Slight
Ford Transit crash on the B4230 in Neath Port Talbot, 25 Sep 1992, 08:00
- Ford Transit and Ford Escort
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 1992620G03220