Fatal
Toyota Auris crash on the B4456 in South Gloucestershire, 18 Jul 2020, 13:31
- Toyota Auris, BMW 3 Series and Audi A5
- 3 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 2020522002936
B4456 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 253 collisions on the B4456 from 1979 to 2020, with 373 casualties. Of those crashes, 6 were fatal and 51 serious, and 6 people were killed.
The last recorded collision on the B4456 was on 18 July 2020.
- Collisions since 1979
- 253
- 2,937th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 373
- 1.47 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 6
- 6 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 51
- 68 seriously injured
- Last recorded collision
- 18 Jul 2020
- Busiest year
- 1979
- 34 collisions
Crash severity on the B4456
On the B4456, 2.4% of collisions were fatal and 20% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2020
- Fatal62.4%
- Serious5120%
- Slight19677%
Where the B4456 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 2,937th
- Most casualties
- 2,822nd
- Most fatal collisions
- 2,299th
- Most serious collisions
- 2,947th
B4456 accidents by year
Collisions on the B4456 peaked at 34 in 1979, and none have been recorded since 2020.
Collisions and casualties on the B4456, 1979 to 2020
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2020: 1
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 4 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 13 |
| 2003 | 4 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 | 10 |
| 2001 | 12 | 18 |
| 2000 | 6 | 8 |
| 1999 | 10 | 18 |
| 1998 | 10 | 14 |
| 1997 | 14 | 17 |
| 1996 | 13 | 16 |
| 1995 | 11 | 17 |
| 1994 | 8 | 11 |
| 1993 | 4 | 4 |
| 1992 | 6 | 8 |
| 1991 | 7 | 8 |
| 1990 | 10 | 12 |
| 1989 | 6 | 9 |
| 1988 | 8 | 12 |
| 1987 | 4 | 4 |
| 1986 | 12 | 16 |
| 1985 | 7 | 16 |
| 1984 | 9 | 16 |
| 1983 | 11 | 18 |
| 1982 | 7 | 13 |
| 1981 | 10 | 19 |
| 1980 | 14 | 24 |
| 1979 | 34 | 43 |
When crashes happen on the B4456
Wednesday has the most collisions on the B4456 (45), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (64).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday29 (11%)
- Tuesday39 (15%)
- Wednesday45 (18%)
- Thursday28 (11%)
- Friday42 (17%)
- Saturday42 (17%)
- Sunday28 (11%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am8 (3.2%)
- 3am to 6am6 (2.4%)
- 6am to 9am28 (11%)
- 9am to noon23 (9.1%)
- Noon to 3pm47 (19%)
- 3pm to 6pm64 (25%)
- 6pm to 9pm48 (19%)
- 9pm to midnight29 (11%)
Collisions by month
- January19 (7.5%)
- February26 (10%)
- March18 (7.1%)
- April22 (8.7%)
- May27 (11%)
- June17 (6.7%)
- July13 (5.1%)
- August14 (5.5%)
- September28 (11%)
- October22 (8.7%)
- November24 (9.5%)
- December23 (9.1%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight165 (65%)
- Dark, street lights lit86 (34%)
- Dark, lighting unknown2 (0.8%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B4456 crashes
On the B4456, 91% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 60% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph230 (91%)
- 40 mph21 (8.3%)
- 50 mph2 (0.8%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds162 (64%)
- Raining, no high winds38 (15%)
- Fine with high winds4 (1.6%)
- Fog or mist2 (0.8%)
- Other45 (18%)
- Not recorded2 (0.8%)
Road surface
- Dry153 (60%)
- Wet or damp97 (38%)
- Snow2 (0.8%)
- Frost or ice1 (0.4%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway238 (94%)
- Dual carriageway4 (1.6%)
- Roundabout4 (1.6%)
- One way street or slip road1 (0.4%)
- Not recorded6 (2.4%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B4456 crashes
Car occupants make up 65% of the people killed or injured on the B4456, followed by pedestrians (19%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant242 (65%)
- Pedestrian71 (19%)
- Motorcyclist28 (7.5%)
- Cyclist18 (4.8%)
- Bus or coach occupant6 (1.6%)
- Van occupant3 (0.8%)
- Other vehicle occupant2 (0.5%)
- Other3 (0.8%)
Vehicles involved
- Car350 (75%)
- Motorcycle30 (6.5%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes26 (5.6%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes21 (4.5%)
- Pedal cycle18 (3.9%)
- Bus or coach8 (1.7%)
- Other vehicle6 (1.3%)
- Other5 (1.1%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 521 (5.6%)
- 6 to 1023 (6.2%)
- 11 to 1521 (5.6%)
- 16 to 2046 (12%)
- 21 to 2541 (11%)
- 26 to 3583 (22%)
- 36 to 4553 (14%)
- 46 to 5527 (7.2%)
- 56 to 6535 (9.4%)
- 66 to 7512 (3.2%)
- Over 7510 (2.7%)
- Not recorded1 (0.3%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider183 (49%)
- Passenger119 (32%)
- Pedestrian71 (19%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of the latest recorded crashes on the B4456
Map of the 25 latest recorded crashes on the B4456
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- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
B4456 crashes by town
Of the 253 collisions on the B4456, 205 were in the built-up area of Walsall.
Latest recorded crashes on the B4456
These are the 25 latest recorded collisions on the B4456, from 30 October 2001 to 18 July 2020.
Severity
- Slight
Nissan Micra crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 13 Oct 2004, 16:49
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200420H065301
- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 8 Sep 2004, 08:50
- Ford Escort and Volvo
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200420H058101
- Slight
Mercedes C Class crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 7 Sep 2004, 20:50
- Mercedes C Class and Nissan Micra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200420H058201
- Slight
Renault Laguna crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 7 Jun 2004, 22:43
- Renault Laguna and Ford KA
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200420H038501
- Slight
Audi A4 crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 30 May 2004, 13:10
- Audi A4 and Daewoo Espero
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200420H036501
- Slight
Rover 200 Series crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 9 May 2004, 12:54
- Rover 200 Series and Nissan Primera
- 2 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 200420H030801
- Slight
Mazda 626 crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 19 Mar 2004, 20:46
- Mazda 626, ERF, BMW 3 Series and Volvo 940
- 4 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 200420H020301
- Slight
Toyota crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 29 Feb 2004, 23:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200420H015201
- Slight
Land Rover Discovery crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 28 Oct 2003, 19:45
- Land Rover Discovery and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200320H075401
- Slight
Honda crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 25 Sep 2003, 22:30
- Honda and Honda Prelude
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200320H066301
- Slight
Rover 200 Series crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 7 Jun 2003, 23:40
- Rover 200 Series and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200320H043201
- Slight
MG ZT crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 4 Apr 2003, 08:20
- MG ZT and Fiat Seicento
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200320H028301
- Slight
Peugeot 106 crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 16 Nov 2002, 13:40
- Peugeot 106 and Land Rover Discovery
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200220H088301
- Slight
Ford P100 crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 30 Oct 2002, 20:40
- Ford P100 and Fiat Punto
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200220H081601
- Slight
Renault 19 crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 12 Sep 2002, 06:30
- Renault 19 and Ford Escort
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200220H069001
- Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 22 May 2002, 00:20
- Volkswagen Golf and Rover 200 Series
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 200220H038401
- Slight
Peugeot 306 crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 11 May 2002, 13:00
- Peugeot 306 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200220H035401
- Slight
Rover Metro crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 24 Feb 2002, 17:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200220H014701
- Serious
Taxi crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 27 Jan 2002, 01:07
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200220H008001
- Slight
Car crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 18 Dec 2001, 19:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200120H501901
- Slight
Mercedes crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 18 Dec 2001, 17:30
- Mercedes and Rover 100 Series
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200120H503301
- Slight
Lada Samara crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 9 Dec 2001, 21:45
- Lada Samara and Vauxhall Vectra
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200120H143901
- Slight
Citroen AX crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 1 Dec 2001, 13:41
- Citroen AX and a car
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 200120H141601
- Slight
Renault 19 crash on the B4456 in Walsall, 30 Oct 2001, 22:45
- Renault 19 and Honda Accord
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200120H130301