B570 accidents: crash map and statistics

Name: Road traffic accidents on the B570, 1979 to 2023
Creator: Department for Transport
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Police recorded 65 collisions on the B570 from 1979 to 2023, with 82 casualties. Of those crashes, 3 were fatal and 25 serious, and 3 people were killed.

The last recorded collision on the B570 was on 11 September 2023.

Collisions since 1979: 65; 4,426th highest of 4,923 roads
Casualties: 82; 1.26 per collision
Fatal collisions: 3; 3 people killed
Serious collisions: 25; 29 seriously injured
Last recorded collision: 11 Sep 2023
Busiest year: 1995; 4 collisions

Crash severity on the B570

On the B570, 4.6% of collisions were fatal and 38% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.

Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2023

Fatal34.6%
Serious2538%
Slight3757%

Where the B570 ranks among 4,923 roads

Most collisions: 4,426th
Most casualties: 4,459th
Most fatal collisions: 3,114th
Most serious collisions: 3,805th

B570 accidents by year

Collisions on the B570 peaked at 4 in 1995, and none have been recorded since 2023.

Collisions and casualties on the B570, 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	0	0
2021	0	0
2020	1	1
2019	0	0
2018	0	0
2017	0	0
2016	0	0
2015	1	2
2014	0	0
2013	1	1
2012	0	0
2011	0	0
2010	0	0
2009	2	3
2008	1	1
2007	3	3
2006	0	0
2005	2	3
2004	0	0
2003	3	3
2002	2	3
2001	0	0
2000	2	4
1999	0	0
1998	2	3
1997	1	1
1996	2	4
1995	4	4
1994	2	2
1993	1	2
1992	4	5
1991	1	1
1990	2	3
1989	0	0
1988	2	3
1987	1	1
1986	3	3
1985	3	5
1984	2	2
1983	3	4
1982	3	3
1981	4	4
1980	4	5
1979	2	2

When crashes happen on the B570

Saturday has the most collisions on the B570 (15), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (17).

Collisions by day of the week

Monday5 (7.7%)
Tuesday10 (15%)
Wednesday7 (11%)
Thursday6 (9.2%)
Friday14 (22%)
Saturday15 (23%)
Sunday8 (12%)

Collisions by time of day

Midnight to 3am5 (7.7%)
3am to 6am2 (3.1%)
6am to 9am5 (7.7%)
9am to noon5 (7.7%)
Noon to 3pm9 (14%)
3pm to 6pm17 (26%)
6pm to 9pm8 (12%)
9pm to midnight14 (22%)

Collisions by month

January6 (9.2%)
February1 (1.5%)
March7 (11%)
April4 (6.2%)
May8 (12%)
June5 (7.7%)
July9 (14%)
August2 (3.1%)
September6 (9.2%)
October4 (6.2%)
November6 (9.2%)
December7 (11%)

Light conditions at the time

Daylight37 (57%)
Dark, no street lighting13 (20%)
Dark, street lights lit11 (17%)
Dark, lighting unknown3 (4.6%)
Dark, street lights unlit1 (1.5%)

Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data

Road and weather conditions in B570 crashes

On the B570, 49% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 62% on a dry road surface.

Speed limit at the scene

30 mph32 (49%)
40 mph1 (1.5%)
60 mph32 (49%)

Weather at the time

Fine, no high winds53 (82%)
Raining, no high winds9 (14%)
Fog or mist1 (1.5%)
Snowing, no high winds1 (1.5%)
Not recorded1 (1.5%)

Road surface

Dry40 (62%)
Wet or damp22 (34%)
Frost or ice2 (3.1%)
Snow1 (1.5%)

Type of road

Single carriageway60 (92%)
Dual carriageway2 (3.1%)
One way street or slip road2 (3.1%)
Not recorded1 (1.5%)

Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data

People hurt and vehicles involved in B570 crashes

Car occupants make up 66% of the people killed or injured on the B570, followed by motorcyclists (13%).

Casualties by road user

Car occupant54 (66%)
Motorcyclist11 (13%)
Pedestrian9 (11%)
Cyclist3 (3.7%)
Bus or coach occupant2 (2.4%)
Goods vehicle occupant (over 3.5 tonnes)1 (1.2%)
Other vehicle occupant1 (1.2%)
Taxi or private hire car occupant1 (1.2%)

Vehicles involved

Car74 (70%)
Motorcycle13 (12%)
Other vehicle4 (3.8%)
Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes3 (2.9%)
Pedal cycle3 (2.9%)
Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes3 (2.9%)
Bus or coach2 (1.9%)
Other3 (2.9%)

Casualties by age

11 to 154 (4.9%)
16 to 2025 (30%)
21 to 2511 (13%)
26 to 3519 (23%)
36 to 459 (11%)
46 to 555 (6.1%)
56 to 655 (6.1%)
66 to 752 (2.4%)
Over 752 (2.4%)

Drivers, passengers and pedestrians

Driver or rider56 (68%)
Passenger17 (21%)
Pedestrian9 (11%)

Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data

Map of the latest recorded crashes on the B570

Map of the 25 latest recorded crashes on the B570

25 crashes
Fatal
Serious
Slight

B570 crashes by council area

Collisions on the B570 were recorded in 2 council areas. North Northamptonshire has the most, with 59, followed by St. Helens (4).

Collisions on the B570 in each area, 1979 to 2023
Rank	Area	Collisions	Casualties	Fatal	Serious
1st	North Northamptonshire	59	75	3	22
2nd	St. Helens	4	5	0	2

B570 crashes by town

Collisions on the B570 were recorded in 2 towns and built-up areas, led by Irchester (25) and St Helens, St. Helens (4).

Latest recorded crashes on the B570

These are the 25 latest recorded collisions on the B570, from 18 November 1995 to 11 September 2023.

Severity

Serious11 Sep 2023, 06:50
Car crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 11 Sep 2023, 06:50
- Car and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2023340NN3962
Fatal11 Dec 2020, 17:35
Ford Focus crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 11 Dec 2020, 17:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2020340W80202
Slight18 Jul 2015, 13:35
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 18 Jul 2015, 13:35
- Vauxhall Corsa and Ford Focus
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201534NW20075
Slight22 Jul 2013, 23:45
Peugeot 207 crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 22 Jul 2013, 23:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201334NW16113
Slight11 Dec 2009, 10:05
Alexander Dennis crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 11 Dec 2009, 10:05
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 200934NW53149
Serious6 Mar 2009, 23:40
Ford Fiesta crash on the B570 in West Northamptonshire, 6 Mar 2009, 23:40
- Ford Fiesta and Volvo S80
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200934TW10239
Slight26 Sep 2008, 21:25
Renault Clio crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 26 Sep 2008, 21:25
- Renault Clio and New Holland
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200834NW45438
Fatal3 Oct 2007, 23:30
Ford Mondeo crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 3 Oct 2007, 23:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200734NW80357
Serious29 Jul 2007, 00:24
Peugeot 406 crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 29 Jul 2007, 00:24
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200734NW37197
Slight7 Jan 2007, 01:15
Ford Escort crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 7 Jan 2007, 01:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200734NW00637
Serious14 Sep 2005, 23:50
Honda Concerto crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 14 Sep 2005, 23:50
- Honda Concerto and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200534NW04710
Slight16 Jan 2005, 14:40
Volvo crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 16 Jan 2005, 14:40
- Volvo and Vauxhall Corsa
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200534NW00302
Slight13 Jul 2003, 20:08
Skoda Fabia crash on the B570 in Luton, 13 Jul 2003, 20:08
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2003400C01953
Slight28 May 2003, 14:03
Aprilia crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 28 May 2003, 14:03
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200334NW01838
Slight22 May 2003, 14:45
Car crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 22 May 2003, 14:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200334NW01802
Slight11 May 2002, 04:39
Mercedes Sprinter crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 11 May 2002, 04:39
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 200234NW00278
Fatal31 Mar 2002, 20:21
Volkswagen Golf crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 31 Mar 2002, 20:21
- Volkswagen Golf and another vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200234TW08302
Slight13 Apr 2000, 19:20
Fiat Uno crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 13 Apr 2000, 19:20
- Fiat Uno and another vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200034NW00220
Slight4 Mar 2000, 02:42
Citroen AX crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 4 Mar 2000, 02:42
- Citroen AX and Vauxhall Cavalier
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 200034NW00134
Serious1 Dec 1998, 08:50
Leyland crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 1 Dec 1998, 08:50
- Leyland and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 199834TW00700
Slight6 Jun 1998, 02:01
Vauxhall Carlton crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 6 Jun 1998, 02:01
- Vauxhall Carlton and Volvo S70
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199834TW00307
Slight31 Mar 1997, 18:45
Fiat Uno crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 31 Mar 1997, 18:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199734NW00150
Slight15 Dec 1996, 23:25
Toyota Carina crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 15 Dec 1996, 23:25
- Toyota Carina and Vauxhall Astra
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 199634NW00753
Serious20 Jul 1996, 13:40
Peugeot 309 crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 20 Jul 1996, 13:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199634NW00387
Slight18 Nov 1995, 22:35
Rover Maestro crash on the B570 in North Northamptonshire, 18 Nov 1995, 22:35
- Rover Maestro and Isuzu Trooper
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199534TW05655