Slight
Car crash on the B4537 in Dudley, 22 Oct 2025, 09:57
- Car and a motorcycle over 500cc
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2025201657579
B4537 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 57 collisions on the B4537 from 1979 to 2025, with 76 casualties. Of those crashes, 2 were fatal and 7 serious, and 2 people were killed.
In 2025 there were 2 collisions on the B4537, up from none in 2024, with 2 casualties.
- Collisions since 1979
- 57
- 4,511th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 76
- 1.33 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 2
- 2 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 7
- 7 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 2
- Up from none in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 2
- Up from none in 2024
Crash severity on the B4537
On the B4537, 3.5% of collisions were fatal and 12% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2025
- Fatal23.5%
- Serious712%
- Slight4884%
Where the B4537 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,511th
- Most casualties
- 4,516th
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,485th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,768th
B4537 accidents by year
Collisions on the B4537 peaked at 4 in 1984 and were down to 2 in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B4537, 1979 to 2025
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2025: 2
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 3 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 | 5 |
| 2007 | 3 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 | 3 |
| 1990 | 3 | 4 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 | 3 |
| 1987 | 1 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 | 3 |
| 1985 | 2 | 2 |
| 1984 | 4 | 6 |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 |
| 1982 | 4 | 5 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 4 | 7 |
When crashes happen on the B4537
Friday has the most collisions on the B4537 (11), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (15).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday5 (8.8%)
- Tuesday8 (14%)
- Wednesday7 (12%)
- Thursday5 (8.8%)
- Friday11 (19%)
- Saturday10 (18%)
- Sunday11 (19%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am0 (0%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am4 (7%)
- 9am to noon5 (8.8%)
- Noon to 3pm13 (23%)
- 3pm to 6pm15 (26%)
- 6pm to 9pm10 (18%)
- 9pm to midnight10 (18%)
Collisions by month
- January5 (8.8%)
- February4 (7%)
- March4 (7%)
- April7 (12%)
- June2 (3.5%)
- July5 (8.8%)
- August4 (7%)
- September5 (8.8%)
- October7 (12%)
- November7 (12%)
- December7 (12%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight39 (68%)
- Dark, street lights lit18 (32%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B4537 crashes
On the B4537, 93% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 58% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph53 (93%)
- 40 mph3 (5.3%)
- 60 mph1 (1.8%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds45 (79%)
- Raining, no high winds5 (8.8%)
- Raining with high winds1 (1.8%)
- Snowing, no high winds1 (1.8%)
- Other5 (8.8%)
Road surface
- Dry33 (58%)
- Wet or damp19 (33%)
- Frost or ice3 (5.3%)
- Flood over 3cm deep1 (1.8%)
- Snow1 (1.8%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway54 (95%)
- Dual carriageway1 (1.8%)
- Roundabout1 (1.8%)
- Not recorded1 (1.8%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B4537 crashes
Car occupants make up 54% of the people killed or injured on the B4537, followed by motorcyclists (33%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant41 (54%)
- Motorcyclist25 (33%)
- Cyclist5 (6.6%)
- Pedestrian4 (5.3%)
- Horse rider1 (1.3%)
Vehicles involved
- Car71 (69%)
- Motorcycle22 (21%)
- Pedal cycle4 (3.9%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes3 (2.9%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes1 (1%)
- Minibus1 (1%)
- Ridden horse1 (1%)
Casualties by age
- 6 to 102 (2.6%)
- 11 to 156 (7.9%)
- 16 to 2023 (30%)
- 21 to 258 (11%)
- 26 to 359 (12%)
- 36 to 457 (9.2%)
- 46 to 556 (7.9%)
- 56 to 657 (9.2%)
- 66 to 754 (5.3%)
- Over 753 (3.9%)
- Not recorded1 (1.3%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider53 (70%)
- Passenger19 (25%)
- Pedestrian4 (5.3%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B4537
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B4537
Use the arrow keys to move the map and the plus and minus keys to zoom.
- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
B4537 crashes by council area
Collisions on the B4537 were recorded in 2 council areas. Dudley has the most, with 51, followed by South Staffordshire (5).
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Dudley | 51 | 70 | 1 | 7 |
| 2nd | South Staffordshire | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
B4537 crashes by town
Of the 57 collisions on the B4537, 47 were in the built-up area of Stourbridge.
Recent crashes on the B4537
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B4537, from 18 March 1994 to 22 October 2025.
Severity
- Slight
Hyundai i10 crash on the B4537 in Dudley, 11 Apr 2025, 12:50
- Hyundai i10 and Volkswagen CC
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2025201580729
- Slight
Skoda Karoq crash on the B4537 in Dudley, 17 Jan 2022, 08:25
- Skoda Karoq, Nissan Qashqai and Audi Q5
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2022201156940
- Slight
Mercedes Gla Class crash on the B4537 in Dudley, 7 Nov 2018, 19:00
- Mercedes Gla Class and Audi S5
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2018200348070
- Serious
Mercedes E Class crash on the B4537 in Dudley, 6 Feb 2013, 21:20
- Mercedes E Class and Toyota RAV4
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201320J002173
- Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the B4537 in Dudley, 3 Feb 2013, 11:29
- Volkswagen Golf and Fiat Punto
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201320J001703
- Slight
Qingqi QM 125 crash on the B4537 in South Staffordshire, 27 Apr 2011, 17:20
- Qingqi QM 125 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2011211002513
- Serious
Peugeot 106 crash on the B4537 in Dudley, 16 Mar 2010, 22:08
- Peugeot 106 and Ford Focus
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201020J015712
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B4537 in Dudley, 23 Dec 2009, 12:20
- Vauxhall Astra and Peugeot 205
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200920J500802
- Slight
Yamaha YZF R1 crash on the B4537 in South Staffordshire, 2 Apr 2009, 20:30
- Yamaha YZF R1 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2009219003322
- Slight
Nissan Micra crash on the B4537 in Dudley, 10 Jan 2009, 13:10
- Nissan Micra and Nissan Micra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200920J002302
- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B4537 in Dudley, 13 Dec 2008, 13:13
- Vauxhall Corsa and Ford Focus
- 2 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 200820J083002
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B4537 in Dudley, 10 Nov 2008, 10:50
- Vauxhall Astra and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200820J074802
- Slight
Honda Accord crash on the B4537 in Dudley, 5 Nov 2007, 16:15
- Honda Accord and Ford KA
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200720J078902
- Slight
Car crash on the B4537 in South Staffordshire, 18 Apr 2007, 17:25
- Car and a ridden horse
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2007217010670
- Slight
Vauxhall Vectra crash on the B4537 in Dudley, 14 Apr 2007, 12:01
- Vauxhall Vectra and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200720J031502
- Fatal
Honda C90M crash on the B4537 in South Staffordshire, 25 Mar 2006, 19:09
- Honda C90M, Nissan Primera and Yamaha
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2006216309176
- Slight
Toyota Carina crash on the B4537 in Dudley, 20 Mar 2005, 14:30
- Toyota Carina and Triumph Speed Triple 955I
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200520J020902
- Slight
Fiat Punto crash on the B4537 in Dudley, 19 Dec 2002, 18:33
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200220J502502
- Slight
Car crash on the B4537 in Dudley, 27 Oct 2002, 18:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200220J092702
- Slight
Renault 5 crash on the B4537 in South Staffordshire, 3 Oct 1999, 16:00
- Renault 5 and Citroen ZX
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 1999219323244
- Slight
Rover 400 Series crash on the B4537 in Dudley, 25 Oct 1997, 12:55
- Rover 400 Series and Vauxhall Astra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19972097J1759
- Slight
Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the B4537 in Dudley, 19 Dec 1995, 19:55
- Vauxhall Cavalier and Austin Morris Mini
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19952095J1983
- Slight
Austin Morris Mini crash on the B4537 in Dudley, 5 Nov 1995, 21:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 19952095J1647
- Serious
Leyland DAF 200 crash on the B4537 in Dudley, 18 Mar 1994, 15:30
- Leyland DAF 200 and Peugeot 106
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 19942094J0383