B5401 accidents: crash map and statistics

Name: Road traffic accidents on the B5401, 1979 to 2023
Creator: Department for Transport
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Police recorded 45 collisions on the B5401 from 1979 to 2023, with 53 casualties. Of those crashes, 1 was fatal and 9 serious, and 1 person was killed.

The last recorded collision on the B5401 was on 10 November 2023.

Collisions since 1979: 45; 4,672nd highest of 4,923 roads
Casualties: 53; 1.18 per collision
Fatal collisions: 1; 1 person killed
Serious collisions: 9; 9 seriously injured
Last recorded collision: 10 Nov 2023
Busiest year: 1981; 5 collisions

Crash severity on the B5401

On the B5401, 2.2% of collisions were fatal and 20% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.

Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2023

Fatal12.2%
Serious920%
Slight3578%

Where the B5401 ranks among 4,923 roads

Most collisions: 4,672nd
Most casualties: 4,753rd
Most fatal collisions: 3,933rd
Most serious collisions: 4,674th

B5401 accidents by year

Collisions on the B5401 peaked at 5 in 1981, and none have been recorded since 2023.

Collisions and casualties on the B5401, 1979 to 2023

Collisions
Collisions in 2023: 1
Casualties

Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data

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Year	Collisions	Casualties
2023	1	1
2022	1	2
2021	0	0
2020	0	0
2019	0	0
2018	0	0
2017	1	1
2016	0	0
2015	0	0
2014	0	0
2013	0	0
2012	0	0
2011	0	0
2010	0	0
2009	0	0
2008	1	1
2007	0	0
2006	0	0
2005	0	0
2004	0	0
2003	1	1
2002	0	0
2001	0	0
2000	0	0
1999	0	0
1998	0	0
1997	0	0
1996	0	0
1995	0	0
1994	0	0
1993	0	0
1992	0	0
1991	1	1
1990	4	5
1989	2	2
1988	2	2
1987	2	5
1986	4	4
1985	2	2
1984	2	2
1983	4	5
1982	4	4
1981	5	7
1980	4	4
1979	4	4

When crashes happen on the B5401

Friday has the most collisions on the B5401 (9), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (17).

Collisions by day of the week

Monday2 (4.4%)
Tuesday5 (11%)
Wednesday5 (11%)
Thursday8 (18%)
Friday9 (20%)
Saturday7 (16%)
Sunday9 (20%)

Collisions by time of day

Midnight to 3am4 (8.9%)
3am to 6am2 (4.4%)
6am to 9am3 (6.7%)
9am to noon5 (11%)
Noon to 3pm4 (8.9%)
3pm to 6pm17 (38%)
6pm to 9pm8 (18%)
9pm to midnight2 (4.4%)

Collisions by month

January6 (13%)
February4 (8.9%)
March2 (4.4%)
April3 (6.7%)
May2 (4.4%)
June6 (13%)
July6 (13%)
August2 (4.4%)
September4 (8.9%)
October5 (11%)
November3 (6.7%)
December2 (4.4%)

Light conditions at the time

Daylight31 (69%)
Dark, no street lighting10 (22%)
Dark, street lights lit4 (8.9%)

Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data

Road and weather conditions in B5401 crashes

On the B5401, 58% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 60 mph and 60% on a dry road surface.

Speed limit at the scene

30 mph15 (33%)
40 mph4 (8.9%)
60 mph26 (58%)

Weather at the time

Fine, no high winds39 (87%)
Raining, no high winds3 (6.7%)
Fine with high winds2 (4.4%)
Snowing, no high winds1 (2.2%)

Road surface

Dry27 (60%)
Wet or damp18 (40%)

Type of road

Single carriageway45 (100%)

Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data

People hurt and vehicles involved in B5401 crashes

Car occupants make up 49% of the people killed or injured on the B5401, followed by motorcyclists (25%).

Casualties by road user

Car occupant26 (49%)
Motorcyclist13 (25%)
Pedestrian6 (11%)
Cyclist5 (9.4%)
Bus or coach occupant1 (1.9%)
Taxi or private hire car occupant1 (1.9%)
Van occupant1 (1.9%)

Vehicles involved

Car44 (58%)
Motorcycle16 (21%)
Pedal cycle5 (6.6%)
Bus or coach3 (3.9%)
Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes3 (3.9%)
Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes2 (2.6%)
Minibus1 (1.3%)
Other2 (2.6%)

Casualties by age

6 to 102 (3.8%)
11 to 153 (5.7%)
16 to 2018 (34%)
21 to 256 (11%)
26 to 357 (13%)
36 to 458 (15%)
46 to 552 (3.8%)
56 to 654 (7.5%)
66 to 753 (5.7%)

Drivers, passengers and pedestrians

Driver or rider39 (74%)
Passenger8 (15%)
Pedestrian6 (11%)

Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data

Map of the latest recorded crashes on the B5401

Map of the 25 latest recorded crashes on the B5401

25 crashes
Fatal
Serious
Slight

B5401 crashes by council area

Collisions on the B5401 were recorded in 2 council areas. North West Leicestershire has the most, with 38, followed by Charnwood (3).

Collisions on the B5401 in each area, 1979 to 2023
Rank	Area	Collisions	Casualties	Fatal	Serious
1st	North West Leicestershire	38	45	1	8
2nd	Charnwood	3	3	0	1

B5401 crashes by town

Of the 45 collisions on the B5401, 3 were in the built-up area of Diseworth.

Diseworth3 collisions

Latest recorded crashes on the B5401

These are the 25 latest recorded collisions on the B5401, from 1 November 1983 to 10 November 2023.

Severity

Slight10 Nov 2023, 22:01
Mini Cooper crash on the B5401 in Gwynedd, 10 Nov 2023, 22:01
- Mini Cooper, Land Rover Discovery and Audi A1
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 202360A179378
Slight11 Jun 2022, 16:06
Car crash on the B5401 in Conwy, 11 Jun 2022, 16:06
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 202260B084432
Slight28 Sep 2017, 15:48
Car crash on the B5401 in Stoke-on-Trent, 28 Sep 2017, 15:48
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2017210240490
Slight14 May 2008, 16:05
Honda FR-V crash on the B5401 in Stoke-on-Trent, 14 May 2008, 16:05
- Honda FR-V and a van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008218010420
Fatal12 Oct 2003, 10:46
Renault 5 crash on the B5401 in North West Leicestershire, 12 Oct 2003, 10:46
- Renault 5, a motorcycle over 125cc, Suzuki, Rover 600 Series and 1 other vehicle
- 5 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2003330307731
Slight13 Sep 1991, 04:45
Ford Granada crash on the B5401 in Charnwood, 13 Sep 1991, 04:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 1991339106478
Slight7 Oct 1990, 10:50
Citroen AX crash on the B5401 in North West Leicestershire, 7 Oct 1990, 10:50
- Citroen AX, Ford Fiesta, a van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes and Ford Escort
- 4 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 1990339007223
Slight10 Jul 1990, 18:30
Ford Orion crash on the B5401 in North West Leicestershire, 10 Jul 1990, 18:30
- Ford Orion and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 1990339004968
Slight7 Jul 1990, 15:15
Ford Cortina crash on the B5401 in North West Leicestershire, 7 Jul 1990, 15:15
- Ford Cortina and Talbot Tagora
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 1990339004936
Slight4 Feb 1990, 16:00
Peugeot 205 crash on the B5401 in North West Leicestershire, 4 Feb 1990, 16:00
- Peugeot 205 and Peugeot 205
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 1990339000952
Slight9 Jun 1989, 15:20
Car crash on the B5401 in North West Leicestershire, 9 Jun 1989, 15:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 19893389L0191
Slight20 Mar 1989, 19:10
Car crash on the B5401 in North West Leicestershire, 20 Mar 1989, 19:10
- Car and a goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19893389L0098
Slight24 Dec 1988, 12:45
Car crash on the B5401 in North West Leicestershire, 24 Dec 1988, 12:45
- Car, a motorcycle and another car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19883388L0453
Slight29 Jul 1988, 15:50
Motorcycle crash on the B5401 in North West Leicestershire, 29 Jul 1988, 15:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 19883388L0245
Slight18 Jul 1987, 15:10
Car crash on the B5401 in North West Leicestershire, 18 Jul 1987, 15:10
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 19873387N0439
Slight30 Jan 1987, 18:45
Car crash on the B5401 in North West Leicestershire, 30 Jan 1987, 18:45
- Car and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19873387N0050
Slight5 Oct 1986, 01:00
Car crash on the B5401 in North West Leicestershire, 5 Oct 1986, 01:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 19863386N0592
Serious5 Sep 1986, 15:35
Motorcycle crash on the B5401 in North West Leicestershire, 5 Sep 1986, 15:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 19863386N0524
Slight13 Jul 1986, 20:10
Car crash on the B5401 in North West Leicestershire, 13 Jul 1986, 20:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 19863386N0403
Slight17 Jan 1986, 07:35
Motorcycle crash on the B5401 in North West Leicestershire, 17 Jan 1986, 07:35
- Motorcycle and a van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19863386N0019
Slight13 Oct 1985, 12:01
Bicycle crash on the B5401 in North West Leicestershire, 13 Oct 1985, 12:01
- Pedal cycle and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19853385N0639
Slight15 Apr 1985, 15:40
Motorcycle crash on the B5401 in North West Leicestershire, 15 Apr 1985, 15:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 19853385N0216
Serious12 Sep 1984, 09:15
Bicycle crash on the B5401 in North West Leicestershire, 12 Sep 1984, 09:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 19843384N0580
Slight1 Mar 1984, 18:15
Vehicle crash on the B5401 in North West Leicestershire, 1 Mar 1984, 18:15
- Other vehicle and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19843384N0138
Slight1 Nov 1983, 17:55
Bus crash on the B5401 in North West Leicestershire, 1 Nov 1983, 17:55
- Bus or coach (17 or more seats) and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19833383N0710