Slight
Fiat 500 crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 1 Oct 2025, 08:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2025061648844
B5162 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 81 collisions on the B5162 from 1980 to 2025, with 110 casualties. Of those crashes, 2 were fatal and 8 serious, and 2 people were killed.
In 2025 there was 1 collision on the B5162, up from none in 2024, with 1 casualty.
- Collisions since 1980
- 81
- 4,225th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 110
- 1.36 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 2
- 2 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 8
- 11 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 1
- Up from none in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 1
- Up from none in 2024
Crash severity on the B5162
On the B5162, 2.5% of collisions were fatal and 9.9% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1980 to 2025
- Fatal22.5%
- Serious89.9%
- Slight7188%
Where the B5162 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,225th
- Most casualties
- 4,230th
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,485th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,719th
B5162 accidents by year
Collisions on the B5162 peaked at 8 in 1989 and were down to 1 in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B5162, 1980 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | 5 | 5 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 4 | 6 |
| 1996 | 2 | 4 |
| 1995 | 3 | 6 |
| 1994 | 3 | 3 |
| 1993 | 4 | 7 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 4 | 8 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 8 |
| 1988 | 2 | 4 |
| 1987 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 2 |
| 1984 | 4 | 6 |
| 1983 | 3 | 5 |
| 1982 | 3 | 4 |
| 1981 | 3 | 7 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
When crashes happen on the B5162
Friday has the most collisions on the B5162 (17), and noon to 3pm is the busiest time of day (19).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday12 (15%)
- Tuesday11 (14%)
- Wednesday15 (19%)
- Thursday16 (20%)
- Friday17 (21%)
- Saturday7 (8.6%)
- Sunday3 (3.7%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am4 (4.9%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am14 (17%)
- 9am to noon16 (20%)
- Noon to 3pm19 (23%)
- 3pm to 6pm9 (11%)
- 6pm to 9pm11 (14%)
- 9pm to midnight8 (9.9%)
Collisions by month
- January7 (8.6%)
- February2 (2.5%)
- March6 (7.4%)
- April6 (7.4%)
- May4 (4.9%)
- June10 (12%)
- July10 (12%)
- August11 (14%)
- September7 (8.6%)
- October4 (4.9%)
- November7 (8.6%)
- December7 (8.6%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight66 (81%)
- Dark, street lights lit15 (19%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B5162 crashes
On the B5162, 100% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 59% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph81 (100%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds61 (75%)
- Raining, no high winds15 (19%)
- Fine with high winds2 (2.5%)
- Other2 (2.5%)
- Not recorded1 (1.2%)
Road surface
- Dry48 (59%)
- Wet or damp30 (37%)
- Frost or ice3 (3.7%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway79 (98%)
- Not recorded2 (2.5%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B5162 crashes
Car occupants make up 63% of the people killed or injured on the B5162, followed by cyclists (11%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant69 (63%)
- Cyclist12 (11%)
- Motorcyclist11 (10%)
- Pedestrian10 (9.1%)
- Van occupant3 (2.7%)
- Bus or coach occupant2 (1.8%)
- Minibus occupant1 (0.9%)
- Other2 (1.8%)
Vehicles involved
- Car104 (74%)
- Pedal cycle12 (8.5%)
- Motorcycle10 (7.1%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes5 (3.5%)
- Bus or coach3 (2.1%)
- Other vehicle3 (2.1%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes2 (1.4%)
- Other2 (1.4%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 51 (0.9%)
- 6 to 107 (6.4%)
- 11 to 152 (1.8%)
- 16 to 2020 (18%)
- 21 to 257 (6.4%)
- 26 to 3515 (14%)
- 36 to 4523 (21%)
- 46 to 5510 (9.1%)
- 56 to 6513 (12%)
- 66 to 759 (8.2%)
- Over 752 (1.8%)
- Not recorded1 (0.9%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider77 (70%)
- Passenger23 (21%)
- Pedestrian10 (9.1%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B5162
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B5162
Use the arrow keys to move the map and the plus and minus keys to zoom.
- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
B5162 crashes by town
Collisions on the B5162 were recorded in 2 towns and built-up areas, led by Hale, Trafford (55) and Bowdon (23).
Recent crashes on the B5162
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B5162, from 12 December 2000 to 1 October 2025.
Severity
- Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 6 Aug 2020, 00:13
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 202006M274465
- Slight
Car crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 2 Aug 2019, 11:30
- Car and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201906M260192
- Slight
Land Rover Range Rover crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 3 Aug 2017, 14:15
- Land Rover Range Rover and Ford Focus
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201706M033603
- Slight
Toyota Yaris crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 25 Sep 2014, 16:20
- Toyota Yaris and Volkswagen Golf
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201406M091692
- Slight
Peugeot 207 crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 15 Jul 2013, 14:10
- Peugeot 207 and another vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201306M075224
- Serious
Volkswagen Golf crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 30 Dec 2012, 12:55
- Volkswagen Golf and a taxi or private hire car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201206M068290
- Slight
Audi TT crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 1 Jul 2011, 07:55
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 201106M048403
- Slight
Suzuki crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 20 Apr 2010, 13:43
- Suzuki and Ford Fiesta
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201006M030753
- Slight
Honda Jazz crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 25 Mar 2010, 14:45
- Honda Jazz and Mercedes E Class
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201006M029464
- Slight
Ford Mondeo crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 7 Aug 2009, 22:30
- Ford Mondeo and Renault Megane
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200906M019484
- Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 22 Jul 2009, 18:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200906M018718
- Slight
BMW X5 crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 12 Dec 2008, 17:00
- BMW X5, a car and another car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200806M007444
- Slight
Bicycle crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 27 Nov 2008, 10:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200806M006033
- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 11 Jul 2008, 01:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200806M097799
- Slight
Jaguar XK Series crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 16 Jun 2008, 17:45
- Jaguar XK Series and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200806M096633
- Serious
Mazda RX7 crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 10 Apr 2008, 20:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200806M092526
- Slight
Bus crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 22 Jul 2006, 12:15
- Bus or coach (17 or more seats) and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200606M053981
- Slight
Rover 25 crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 28 Apr 2006, 21:54
- Rover 25 and BMW X5
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200606M048936
- Slight
Car crash on the B5162 in Manchester, 16 Dec 2005, 12:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200506C040807
- Slight
Peugeot 206 crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 19 Jul 2005, 11:24
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200506M030890
- Slight
Car crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 24 Mar 2005, 08:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200506M924428
- Slight
Rover 400 Series crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 2 Sep 2003, 09:45
- Rover 400 Series, Seddon/Atkinson and MG Midget
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200306M011998
- Slight
Piaggio PX125 crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 26 Nov 2002, 21:10
- Piaggio PX125 and another vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200206M010680
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B5162 in Trafford, 12 Dec 2000, 16:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200006M006878