Slight
Honda CBR crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 10 Aug 2025, 08:55
- Honda CBR and Toyota Yaris
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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B5331 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 53 collisions on the B5331 from 1979 to 2025, with 94 casualties. Of those crashes, 2 were fatal and 16 serious, and 3 people were killed.
In 2025 there were 2 collisions on the B5331, up 100% from 1 in 2024, with 2 casualties.
- Collisions since 1979
- 53
- 4,558th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 94
- 1.77 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 2
- 3 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 16
- 24 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 2
- Up 100% on 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 2
- Up 100% on 2024
Crash severity on the B5331
On the B5331, 3.8% of collisions were fatal and 30% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2025
- Fatal23.8%
- Serious1630%
- Slight3566%
Where the B5331 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,558th
- Most casualties
- 4,357th
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,485th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,250th
B5331 accidents by year
Collisions on the B5331 peaked at 6 in 1981 and were down to 2 in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B5331, 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 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 | 6 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 | 5 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 3 |
| 1988 | 2 | 6 |
| 1987 | 1 | 3 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 2 |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 12 |
| 1981 | 6 | 12 |
| 1980 | 4 | 7 |
| 1979 | 4 | 6 |
When crashes happen on the B5331
Saturday has the most collisions on the B5331 (14), and noon to 3pm is the busiest time of day (11).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday3 (5.7%)
- Tuesday4 (7.5%)
- Wednesday7 (13%)
- Thursday7 (13%)
- Friday8 (15%)
- Saturday14 (26%)
- Sunday10 (19%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am10 (19%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am6 (11%)
- 9am to noon5 (9.4%)
- Noon to 3pm11 (21%)
- 3pm to 6pm6 (11%)
- 6pm to 9pm6 (11%)
- 9pm to midnight9 (17%)
Collisions by month
- January4 (7.5%)
- February4 (7.5%)
- March8 (15%)
- April4 (7.5%)
- May4 (7.5%)
- June4 (7.5%)
- July7 (13%)
- August3 (5.7%)
- September3 (5.7%)
- October1 (1.9%)
- November6 (11%)
- December5 (9.4%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight30 (57%)
- Dark, no street lighting22 (42%)
- Dark, lighting unknown1 (1.9%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B5331 crashes
On the B5331, 83% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 60 mph and 55% on a wet or damp road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph3 (5.7%)
- 40 mph2 (3.8%)
- 50 mph1 (1.9%)
- 60 mph44 (83%)
- 70 mph3 (5.7%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds37 (70%)
- Raining, no high winds13 (25%)
- Fog or mist1 (1.9%)
- Raining with high winds1 (1.9%)
- Other1 (1.9%)
Road surface
- Wet or damp29 (55%)
- Dry22 (42%)
- Frost or ice2 (3.8%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway52 (98%)
- Dual carriageway1 (1.9%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B5331 crashes
Car occupants make up 86% of the people killed or injured on the B5331, followed by motorcyclists (9.6%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant81 (86%)
- Motorcyclist9 (9.6%)
- Cyclist3 (3.2%)
- Goods vehicle occupant (over 3.5 tonnes)1 (1.1%)
Vehicles involved
- Car70 (84%)
- Motorcycle8 (9.6%)
- Pedal cycle3 (3.6%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes2 (2.4%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 51 (1.1%)
- 11 to 155 (5.3%)
- 16 to 2039 (41%)
- 21 to 2517 (18%)
- 26 to 3511 (12%)
- 36 to 455 (5.3%)
- 46 to 556 (6.4%)
- 56 to 656 (6.4%)
- 66 to 754 (4.3%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider49 (52%)
- Passenger45 (48%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B5331
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B5331
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- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
B5331 crashes by council area
Of the 53 collisions on the B5331, 52 were in Staffordshire Moorlands.
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Staffordshire Moorlands | 52 | 93 | 2 | 16 |
Recent crashes on the B5331
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B5331, from 26 February 1994 to 10 August 2025.
Severity
- Slight
Honda Jazz crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 12 Mar 2025, 19:03
- Honda Jazz and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Kawasaki EX crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 24 Jul 2024, 09:01
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Alfa Romeo Mito crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 30 May 2020, 14:45
- Alfa Romeo Mito, a pedal cycle and Ford Galaxy
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 2 Jun 2014, 09:00
- Ford Fiesta and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Peugeot 206 crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 17 Apr 2013, 08:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Skoda Fabia crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 10 Mar 2012, 07:05
- Skoda Fabia and Land Rover Discovery
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Mini Cooper crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 22 Nov 2011, 10:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford KA crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 6 Oct 2011, 20:45
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
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- Slight
Volkswagen Polo crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 11 Aug 2011, 08:40
- Volkswagen Polo and Mercedes C Class
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 4 Sep 2010, 22:25
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Fatal
Car crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 19 Nov 2006, 11:30
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
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- Fatal
Aprilia crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 17 Apr 2005, 12:40
- Aprilia and Land Rover Discovery
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 1 Dec 2004, 13:54
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Ford Escort crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 14 Jan 2003, 12:00
- Ford Escort and Volkswagen Polo
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 17 Jun 2002, 17:55
- Ford Fiesta and Seat Arosa
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Nissan Primera crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 22 Feb 2002, 16:45
- Nissan Primera and Toyota Corolla
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Citroen Synergie crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 28 Dec 2001, 22:00
- Citroen Synergie and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Ford Escort crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 26 Apr 2000, 17:50
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Rover 200 Series crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 22 Jan 2000, 23:21
- Rover 200 Series and a goods vehicle 3.5 to 7.5 tonnes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 14 Jan 2000, 08:05
- Volkswagen Golf and Land Rover Discovery
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Peugeot 205 crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 29 Mar 1999, 13:15
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
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- Slight
Land Rover crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 4 Mar 1997, 08:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Citroen BX crash on the B5331 in Salford, 28 Sep 1995, 17:40
- Citroen BX and Ford Fiesta
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B5331 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 26 Feb 1994, 12:15
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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