Slight
DAF Trucks crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 12 Jul 2024, 07:02
- DAF Trucks, a car and another car
- 3 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2024531466813
B4479 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 48 collisions on the B4479 from 1979 to 2024, with 61 casualties. Of those crashes, 2 were fatal and 17 serious, and 2 people were killed.
No collisions were recorded on the B4479 in 2025, after 1 in 2024.
- Collisions since 1979
- 48
- 4,628th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 61
- 1.27 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 2
- 2 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 17
- 19 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 0
- 1 in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 0
- 3 in 2024
Crash severity on the B4479
On the B4479, 4.2% of collisions were fatal and 35% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2024
- Fatal24.2%
- Serious1735%
- Slight2960%
Where the B4479 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,628th
- Most casualties
- 4,660th
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,485th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,187th
B4479 accidents by year
Collisions on the B4479 peaked at 5 in 1980; none were recorded in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B4479, 1979 to 2025
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2025
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 3 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 5 |
| 2009 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 | 3 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 6 |
| 2002 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 5 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 3 |
| 1990 | 2 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 2 |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 4 |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 5 | 5 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
When crashes happen on the B4479
Sunday has the most collisions on the B4479 (10), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (14).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday3 (6.3%)
- Tuesday3 (6.3%)
- Wednesday9 (19%)
- Thursday8 (17%)
- Friday6 (13%)
- Saturday9 (19%)
- Sunday10 (21%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am2 (4.2%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am6 (13%)
- 9am to noon7 (15%)
- Noon to 3pm4 (8.3%)
- 3pm to 6pm14 (29%)
- 6pm to 9pm13 (27%)
- 9pm to midnight2 (4.2%)
Collisions by month
- January3 (6.3%)
- February2 (4.2%)
- March5 (10%)
- April2 (4.2%)
- May6 (13%)
- June5 (10%)
- July9 (19%)
- August4 (8.3%)
- September4 (8.3%)
- October3 (6.3%)
- November4 (8.3%)
- December1 (2.1%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight39 (81%)
- Dark, no street lighting8 (17%)
- Dark, street lights lit1 (2.1%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B4479 crashes
On the B4479, 52% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 60 mph and 71% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph21 (44%)
- 40 mph1 (2.1%)
- 50 mph1 (2.1%)
- 60 mph25 (52%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds42 (88%)
- Raining, no high winds4 (8.3%)
- Fine with high winds1 (2.1%)
- Other1 (2.1%)
Road surface
- Dry34 (71%)
- Wet or damp12 (25%)
- Frost or ice2 (4.2%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway47 (98%)
- Dual carriageway1 (2.1%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B4479 crashes
Car occupants make up 48% of the people killed or injured on the B4479, followed by motorcyclists (21%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant29 (48%)
- Motorcyclist13 (21%)
- Cyclist10 (16%)
- Pedestrian8 (13%)
- Horse rider1 (1.6%)
Vehicles involved
- Car58 (67%)
- Motorcycle13 (15%)
- Pedal cycle10 (12%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes2 (2.3%)
- Other vehicle2 (2.3%)
- Ridden horse1 (1.2%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 51 (1.6%)
- 6 to 102 (3.3%)
- 11 to 155 (8.2%)
- 16 to 2021 (34%)
- 21 to 253 (4.9%)
- 26 to 355 (8.2%)
- 36 to 457 (11%)
- 46 to 553 (4.9%)
- 56 to 657 (11%)
- 66 to 755 (8.2%)
- Over 752 (3.3%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider44 (72%)
- Passenger9 (15%)
- Pedestrian8 (13%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B4479
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B4479
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- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
Recent crashes on the B4479
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B4479, from 23 June 1999 to 12 July 2024.
Severity
- Serious
MG TF crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 9 Jul 2023, 11:20
- MG TF and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2023531327503
- Serious
Land Rover Range Rover Sport crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 8 Mar 2020, 19:12
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Volkswagen Jetta
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2020530939238
- Slight
Volkswagen Tiguan crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 15 May 2017, 07:24
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2017530182060
- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 26 Jul 2014, 17:40
- Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2014530208901
- Slight
Subaru Outback crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 15 Jun 2014, 18:10
- Subaru Outback and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2014530208750
- Slight
BMW 5 Series crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 31 Jan 2012, 17:09
- BMW 5 Series and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2012530206000
- Slight
Car crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 10 Jun 2010, 16:30
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010530201695
- Slight
MAN crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 28 Apr 2010, 11:00
- MAN and Mini Cooper
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010530201552
- Slight
Car crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 3 Feb 2010, 17:30
- Car and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010530200761
- Serious
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 23 Jan 2010, 12:00
- Vauxhall Corsa and Audi A4
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2010530200456
- Serious
Lexus IS200 crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 4 Oct 2009, 15:30
- Lexus IS200 and Gilera Dna 50
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2009530199327
- Serious
Land Rover 90 crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 1 Sep 2009, 12:55
- Land Rover 90 and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2009530198983
- Slight
Honda Civic crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 21 May 2008, 10:30
- Honda Civic and Yamaha SR 125
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008530194740
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 3 Feb 2008, 17:50
- Vauxhall Astra and Ford Focus
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2008530193795
- Slight
Ford Mondeo crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 10 Jul 2005, 17:46
- Ford Mondeo and Kawasaki ZX600
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2005530182908
- Slight
Mitsubishi crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 2 Jul 2003, 10:00
- Mitsubishi, Volvo S70 and Honda Civic
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2003530AI2602
- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 15 May 2003, 15:03
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2003530AI1607
- Slight
Nissan Almera crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 14 May 2003, 19:18
- Nissan Almera and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2003530AI1813
- Slight
Vauxhall Nova crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 2 Mar 2003, 22:00
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2003530AI0688
- Slight
Car crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 22 Aug 2002, 10:15
- Car and a ridden horse
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2002530AI2744
- Slight
Car crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 11 Jul 2002, 18:15
- Car and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2002530AI2174
- Serious
Rover Montego crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 3 Nov 2001, 20:50
- Rover Montego and a motorcycle 125cc and under
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2001530AI3797
- Slight
Car crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 7 Sep 1999, 08:58
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 1999530AI3495
- Slight
Renault 5 crash on the B4479 in Cotswold, 23 Jun 1999, 11:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 1999530AI2396