Slight
BMW 3 Series crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 6 Jul 2024, 12:45
- BMW 3 Series and Yamaha Ybr
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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B5291 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 39 collisions on the B5291 from 1979 to 2024, with 54 casualties. Of those crashes, 1 was fatal and 6 serious, and 1 person was killed.
No collisions were recorded on the B5291 in 2025, after 1 in 2024.
- Collisions since 1979
- 39
- 4,762nd highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 54
- 1.38 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 1
- 1 person killed
- Serious collisions
- 6
- 7 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 0
- 1 in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 0
- 1 in 2024
Crash severity on the B5291
On the B5291, 2.6% of collisions were fatal and 15% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2024
- Fatal12.6%
- Serious615%
- Slight3282%
Where the B5291 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,762nd
- Most casualties
- 4,741st
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,933rd
- Most serious collisions
- 4,823rd
B5291 accidents by year
Collisions on the B5291 peaked at 4 in 1996; none were recorded in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B5291, 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 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 5 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 4 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 6 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 | 4 |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 7 |
When crashes happen on the B5291
Sunday has the most collisions on the B5291 (9), and 6am to 9am is the busiest time of day (8).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday5 (13%)
- Tuesday3 (7.7%)
- Wednesday2 (5.1%)
- Thursday6 (15%)
- Friday8 (21%)
- Saturday6 (15%)
- Sunday9 (23%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am2 (5.1%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am8 (21%)
- 9am to noon3 (7.7%)
- Noon to 3pm8 (21%)
- 3pm to 6pm8 (21%)
- 6pm to 9pm4 (10%)
- 9pm to midnight6 (15%)
Collisions by month
- January2 (5.1%)
- February3 (7.7%)
- March1 (2.6%)
- April5 (13%)
- May2 (5.1%)
- June3 (7.7%)
- July6 (15%)
- August8 (21%)
- September4 (10%)
- October4 (10%)
- November1 (2.6%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight31 (79%)
- Dark, no street lighting6 (15%)
- Dark, street lights lit2 (5.1%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B5291 crashes
On the B5291, 85% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 60 mph and 54% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph3 (7.7%)
- 60 mph33 (85%)
- 70 mph3 (7.7%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds30 (77%)
- Raining, no high winds7 (18%)
- Fine with high winds1 (2.6%)
- Other1 (2.6%)
Road surface
- Dry21 (54%)
- Wet or damp17 (44%)
- Not recorded1 (2.6%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway38 (97%)
- Dual carriageway1 (2.6%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B5291 crashes
Car occupants make up 69% of the people killed or injured on the B5291, followed by motorcyclists (11%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant37 (69%)
- Motorcyclist6 (11%)
- Cyclist5 (9.3%)
- Van occupant4 (7.4%)
- Goods vehicle occupant (over 3.5 tonnes)1 (1.9%)
- Pedestrian1 (1.9%)
Vehicles involved
- Car48 (74%)
- Motorcycle6 (9.2%)
- Pedal cycle6 (9.2%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes3 (4.6%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes2 (3.1%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 51 (1.9%)
- 6 to 103 (5.6%)
- 11 to 154 (7.4%)
- 16 to 2013 (24%)
- 21 to 254 (7.4%)
- 26 to 356 (11%)
- 36 to 4510 (19%)
- 46 to 558 (15%)
- 56 to 652 (3.7%)
- 66 to 751 (1.9%)
- Over 751 (1.9%)
- Not recorded1 (1.9%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider37 (69%)
- Passenger16 (30%)
- Pedestrian1 (1.9%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B5291
Map of the 24 most recent crashes on the B5291
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- 24 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
B5291 crashes by council area
Of the 39 collisions on the B5291, 38 were in Cumberland.
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Cumberland | 38 | 53 | 1 | 6 |
Recent crashes on the B5291
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B5291, from 25 June 1996 to 6 July 2024.
Severity
- Slight
Citroen C1 crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 24 Aug 2023, 13:26
- Citroen C1 and a motorcycle over 500cc
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford KA crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 26 Sep 2021, 09:30
- Ford KA and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 23 Jul 2018, 10:59
- Car and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 2 Apr 2018, 01:19
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Peugeot 207 crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 15 Feb 2018, 23:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Toyota Hilux crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 2 Jan 2015, 14:15
- Toyota Hilux, a car and a pedal cycle
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Citroen Xsara crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 24 Oct 2013, 14:10
- Citroen Xsara and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Scania crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 4 Oct 2013, 08:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 24 Aug 2013, 21:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 4 Apr 2012, 20:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 8 Apr 2011, 15:29
- Vauxhall Astra and Honda CBR1100XX
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Land Rover Freelander crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 21 Aug 2009, 08:55
- Land Rover Freelander and Ford Transit
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Focus crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 30 Oct 2008, 08:50
- Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla and a pedal cycle
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 10 Sep 2006, 18:15
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Peugeot 206 crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 1 May 2005, 17:05
- Peugeot 206 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Mercedes C Class crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 1 Aug 2003, 15:57
- Mercedes C Class and Rover 400 Series
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 26 Aug 2001, 13:20
- Ford Fiesta and a car
- 2 vehicles, 5 casualties
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- Serious
Ford Escort crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 4 Apr 1999, 15:15
- Ford Escort and Jeep Cherokee
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Suzuki Supercarry crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 2 Sep 1998, 19:10
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
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- Slight
Car crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 21 Apr 1998, 23:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 30 Sep 1996, 08:28
- Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Golf
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
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- Slight
Austin Maestro crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 9 Jul 1996, 22:50
- Austin Maestro and Peugeot 106
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Porsche 911 crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 1 Jul 1996, 08:50
- Porsche 911 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the B5291 in Cumberland, 25 Jun 1996, 08:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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