Serious
Volvo S40 crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 30 Jul 2024, 13:07
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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B5340 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 134 collisions on the B5340 from 1979 to 2024, with 162 casualties. Of those crashes, 1 was fatal and 14 serious, and 1 person was killed.
No collisions were recorded on the B5340 in 2025, after 2 in 2024.
- Collisions since 1979
- 134
- 3,727th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 162
- 1.21 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 1
- 1 person killed
- Serious collisions
- 14
- 14 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 0
- 2 in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 0
- 2 in 2024
Crash severity on the B5340
On the B5340, 0.7% of collisions were fatal and 10% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2024
- Fatal10.7%
- Serious1410%
- Slight11989%
Where the B5340 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 3,727th
- Most casualties
- 3,852nd
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,933rd
- Most serious collisions
- 4,361st
B5340 accidents by year
Collisions on the B5340 peaked at 8 in 1992; none were recorded in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B5340, 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 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 4 | 5 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 5 |
| 2005 | 6 | 11 |
| 2004 | 3 | 3 |
| 2003 | 3 | 5 |
| 2002 | 2 | 3 |
| 2001 | 6 | 9 |
| 2000 | 6 | 6 |
| 1999 | 3 | 4 |
| 1998 | 4 | 4 |
| 1997 | 4 | 7 |
| 1996 | 6 | 9 |
| 1995 | 7 | 7 |
| 1994 | 7 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 | 6 |
| 1992 | 8 | 11 |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1990 | 5 | 6 |
| 1989 | 3 | 4 |
| 1988 | 4 | 4 |
| 1987 | 4 | 4 |
| 1986 | 7 | 7 |
| 1985 | 4 | 5 |
| 1984 | 3 | 3 |
| 1983 | 3 | 3 |
| 1982 | 4 | 4 |
| 1981 | 4 | 6 |
| 1980 | 3 | 3 |
| 1979 | 4 | 4 |
When crashes happen on the B5340
Tuesday has the most collisions on the B5340 (25), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (45).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday20 (15%)
- Tuesday25 (19%)
- Wednesday21 (16%)
- Thursday24 (18%)
- Friday16 (12%)
- Saturday20 (15%)
- Sunday8 (6%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am3 (2.2%)
- 3am to 6am2 (1.5%)
- 6am to 9am8 (6%)
- 9am to noon23 (17%)
- Noon to 3pm24 (18%)
- 3pm to 6pm45 (34%)
- 6pm to 9pm17 (13%)
- 9pm to midnight12 (9%)
Collisions by month
- January6 (4.5%)
- February10 (7.5%)
- March16 (12%)
- April9 (6.7%)
- May5 (3.7%)
- June17 (13%)
- July14 (10%)
- August13 (9.7%)
- September11 (8.2%)
- October10 (7.5%)
- November10 (7.5%)
- December13 (9.7%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight101 (75%)
- Dark, street lights lit31 (23%)
- Dark, lighting unknown1 (0.7%)
- Dark, no street lighting1 (0.7%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B5340 crashes
On the B5340, 100% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 75% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph134 (100%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds109 (81%)
- Raining, no high winds16 (12%)
- Fine with high winds3 (2.2%)
- Other2 (1.5%)
- Not recorded4 (3%)
Road surface
- Dry101 (75%)
- Wet or damp33 (25%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway114 (85%)
- Dual carriageway15 (11%)
- One way street or slip road3 (2.2%)
- Not recorded2 (1.5%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B5340 crashes
Car occupants make up 44% of the people killed or injured on the B5340, followed by pedestrians (33%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant72 (44%)
- Pedestrian54 (33%)
- Motorcyclist11 (6.8%)
- Taxi or private hire car occupant9 (5.6%)
- Bus or coach occupant5 (3.1%)
- Cyclist5 (3.1%)
- Minibus occupant2 (1.2%)
- Other4 (2.5%)
Vehicles involved
- Car150 (68%)
- Taxi or private hire car21 (9.6%)
- Motorcycle18 (8.2%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes10 (4.6%)
- Bus or coach5 (2.3%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes5 (2.3%)
- Pedal cycle5 (2.3%)
- Other5 (2.3%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 59 (5.6%)
- 6 to 1017 (10%)
- 11 to 1510 (6.2%)
- 16 to 2015 (9.3%)
- 21 to 2518 (11%)
- 26 to 3529 (18%)
- 36 to 4519 (12%)
- 46 to 5519 (12%)
- 56 to 6518 (11%)
- 66 to 754 (2.5%)
- Over 754 (2.5%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider68 (42%)
- Pedestrian54 (33%)
- Passenger40 (25%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B5340
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B5340
Use the arrow keys to move the map and the plus and minus keys to zoom.
- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
B5340 crashes by town
Of the 134 collisions on the B5340, 133 were in the built-up area of Liverpool.
Recent crashes on the B5340
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B5340, from 6 May 2003 to 30 July 2024.
Severity
- Slight
Toyota Yaris crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 11 Feb 2024, 13:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Honda S2000 crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 30 Jun 2011, 16:40
- Honda S2000 and Suzuki GSF 600
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Toyota RAV4 crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 7 Sep 2010, 17:44
- Toyota RAV4 and a motorcycle 50cc and under
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Renault Scenic crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 28 Nov 2009, 03:29
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Audi A6 crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 23 Sep 2009, 10:50
- Audi A6 and a minibus (8 to 16 seats)
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Serious
Peugeot 106 crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 18 Apr 2009, 15:22
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Suzuki SV 650 crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 12 Mar 2009, 11:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Focus crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 26 Dec 2008, 22:35
- Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 24 Jul 2006, 10:30
- Ford Fiesta and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Kia Sedona crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 21 Jun 2006, 10:50
- Kia Sedona and Vauxhall Astra
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Serious
Rover 400 Series crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 20 Feb 2006, 21:15
- Rover 400 Series and Ford Galaxy
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Toyota Yaris crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 24 Jan 2006, 12:10
- Toyota Yaris and Peugeot 307
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 11 Nov 2005, 09:34
- Vauxhall Astra and a motorcycle over 500cc
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
London Taxis Int. TX1 crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 29 Oct 2005, 15:15
- London Taxis Int. TX1 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 20 Sep 2005, 19:45
- Car and a van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Peugeot 206 crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 28 Aug 2005, 16:30
- Peugeot 206, Vauxhall Tigra and Fiat Punto
- 3 vehicles, 4 casualties
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- Slight
Ford Orion crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 20 Jul 2005, 16:54
- Ford Orion, Vauxhall Vectra and Skoda Octavia
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Dennis crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 25 Jan 2005, 08:50
- Dennis and Vauxhall Cavalier
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Serious
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 23 Jun 2004, 23:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Mondeo crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 21 Jun 2004, 12:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Honda crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 8 Jun 2004, 15:10
- Honda and Saab 9000
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Nissan Almera crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 10 Dec 2003, 20:50
- Nissan Almera and Nissan 100
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
London Taxis Int. TX1 crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 3 Sep 2003, 15:50
- London Taxis Int. TX1 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford KA crash on the B5340 in Liverpool, 6 May 2003, 15:30
- Ford KA and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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