Slight
Car crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 11 Nov 2025, 21:10
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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B4478 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 105 collisions on the B4478 from 1979 to 2025, with 135 casualties. Of those crashes, 2 were fatal and 17 serious, and 2 people were killed.
In 2025 there was 1 collision on the B4478, up from none in 2024, with 1 casualty.
- Collisions since 1979
- 105
- 3,985th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 135
- 1.29 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 2
- 2 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 17
- 18 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 1
- Up from none in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 1
- Up from none in 2024
Crash severity on the B4478
On the B4478, 1.9% of collisions were fatal and 16% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2025
- Fatal21.9%
- Serious1716%
- Slight8682%
Where the B4478 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 3,985th
- Most casualties
- 4,035th
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,485th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,187th
B4478 accidents by year
Collisions on the B4478 peaked at 6 in 1999 and were down to 1 in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B4478, 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 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 6 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 | 3 |
| 1999 | 6 | 7 |
| 1998 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 | 3 |
| 1994 | 4 | 9 |
| 1993 | 4 | 5 |
| 1992 | 3 | 4 |
| 1991 | 4 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 | 8 |
| 1989 | 6 | 6 |
| 1988 | 3 | 5 |
| 1987 | 2 | 3 |
| 1986 | 4 | 8 |
| 1985 | 3 | 3 |
| 1984 | 6 | 8 |
| 1983 | 5 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 | 5 |
| 1981 | 2 | 3 |
| 1980 | 2 | 2 |
| 1979 | 4 | 5 |
When crashes happen on the B4478
Saturday has the most collisions on the B4478 (20), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (31).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday16 (15%)
- Tuesday12 (11%)
- Wednesday11 (10%)
- Thursday12 (11%)
- Friday18 (17%)
- Saturday20 (19%)
- Sunday16 (15%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am3 (2.9%)
- 3am to 6am2 (1.9%)
- 6am to 9am5 (4.8%)
- 9am to noon12 (11%)
- Noon to 3pm18 (17%)
- 3pm to 6pm31 (30%)
- 6pm to 9pm21 (20%)
- 9pm to midnight13 (12%)
Collisions by month
- January11 (10%)
- February3 (2.9%)
- March7 (6.7%)
- April12 (11%)
- May13 (12%)
- June6 (5.7%)
- July7 (6.7%)
- August8 (7.6%)
- September12 (11%)
- October8 (7.6%)
- November11 (10%)
- December7 (6.7%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight74 (70%)
- Dark, street lights lit26 (25%)
- Dark, lighting unknown2 (1.9%)
- Dark, no street lighting2 (1.9%)
- Dark, street lights unlit1 (1%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B4478 crashes
On the B4478, 97% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 57% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 20 mph3 (2.9%)
- 30 mph102 (97%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds81 (77%)
- Raining, no high winds17 (16%)
- Raining with high winds2 (1.9%)
- Snowing, no high winds1 (1%)
- Other4 (3.8%)
Road surface
- Dry60 (57%)
- Wet or damp39 (37%)
- Frost or ice3 (2.9%)
- Snow3 (2.9%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway96 (91%)
- Roundabout6 (5.7%)
- Not recorded3 (2.9%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B4478 crashes
Car occupants make up 47% of the people killed or injured on the B4478, followed by pedestrians (21%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant63 (47%)
- Pedestrian29 (21%)
- Motorcyclist17 (13%)
- Cyclist13 (9.6%)
- Bus or coach occupant6 (4.4%)
- Taxi or private hire car occupant4 (3%)
- Agricultural vehicle occupant1 (0.7%)
- Other2 (1.5%)
Vehicles involved
- Car131 (72%)
- Motorcycle18 (9.9%)
- Pedal cycle13 (7.1%)
- Bus or coach7 (3.8%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes5 (2.7%)
- Taxi or private hire car4 (2.2%)
- Minibus2 (1.1%)
- Other2 (1.1%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 54 (3%)
- 6 to 1016 (12%)
- 11 to 157 (5.2%)
- 16 to 2026 (19%)
- 21 to 2516 (12%)
- 26 to 3521 (16%)
- 36 to 4522 (16%)
- 46 to 557 (5.2%)
- 56 to 658 (5.9%)
- 66 to 755 (3.7%)
- Over 753 (2.2%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider73 (54%)
- Passenger33 (24%)
- Pedestrian29 (21%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B4478
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B4478
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- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
B4478 crashes by council area
All 105 collisions on the B4478 were in Blaenau Gwent.
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blaenau Gwent | 105 | 135 | 2 | 17 |
B4478 crashes by town
Of the 105 collisions on the B4478, 95 were in the built-up area of Ebbw Vale.
Recent crashes on the B4478
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B4478, from 2 July 2001 to 11 November 2025.
Severity
- Slight
Car crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 12 Nov 2023, 12:29
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Ford Fiesta crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 29 Apr 2022, 15:14
- Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen T-Roc and Volkswagen Scirocco
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Car crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 15 Nov 2014, 12:58
- Car and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Citroen C5 crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 15 Jun 2011, 13:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volkswagen Polo crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 1 Aug 2010, 13:23
- Volkswagen Polo and Renault Clio
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Peugeot 207 crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 12 Jul 2010, 19:00
- Peugeot 207 and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
LDV 400 Series crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 19 Dec 2009, 02:35
- LDV 400 Series and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volkswagen Beetle crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 16 May 2008, 09:26
- Volkswagen Beetle, Vauxhall Corsa and Ford KA
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Combo crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 16 Apr 2008, 17:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Fiat Punto crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 11 Feb 2008, 19:31
- Fiat Punto and Renault Clio
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Rover 200 Series crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 2 Sep 2007, 03:16
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Dennis crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 4 Sep 2006, 19:00
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Fatal
Rover 200 Series crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 21 Jan 2006, 16:24
- Rover 200 Series and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Toyota Corolla crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 19 Nov 2004, 20:15
- Toyota Corolla and Citroen Saxo
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 17 Jun 2004, 14:39
- Vauxhall Cavalier and Massey Ferguson
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Fiat Punto crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 7 Jun 2004, 09:42
- Fiat Punto and a goods vehicle 3.5 to 7.5 tonnes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Rover 200 Series crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 23 May 2004, 19:38
- Rover 200 Series and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Van crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 5 Mar 2004, 08:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Honda H100S crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 12 Apr 2003, 05:40
- Honda H100S and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 4 Jan 2003, 22:25
- Vauxhall Cavalier and Toyota Corolla
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volkswagen Polo crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 17 Nov 2002, 06:00
- Volkswagen Polo and Citroen AX
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Nissan Sunny crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 6 Oct 2002, 12:30
- Nissan Sunny and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Audi A6 crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 12 Sep 2001, 16:50
- Audi A6 and Vauxhall Tigra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Peugeot 106 crash on the B4478 in Blaenau Gwent, 2 Jul 2001, 16:50
- Peugeot 106 and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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