Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B589 in Lancaster, 27 Aug 2021, 11:20
- Vauxhall Astra and Renault Kangoo
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2021041081621
B589 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 105 collisions on the B589 from 1979 to 2021, with 121 casualties. Of those crashes, 2 were fatal and 10 serious, and 2 people were killed.
The last recorded collision on the B589 was on 27 August 2021.
- Collisions since 1979
- 105
- 3,985th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 121
- 1.15 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 2
- 2 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 10
- 13 seriously injured
- Last recorded collision
- 27 Aug 2021
- Busiest year
- 1989
- 8 collisions
Crash severity on the B589
On the B589, 1.9% of collisions were fatal and 9.5% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2021
- Fatal21.9%
- Serious109.5%
- Slight9389%
Where the B589 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 3,985th
- Most casualties
- 4,140th
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,485th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,617th
B589 accidents by year
Collisions on the B589 peaked at 8 in 1989, and none have been recorded since 2021.
Collisions and casualties on the B589, 1979 to 2021
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2021: 1
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 3 |
| 2013 | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 | 5 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | 4 |
| 1996 | 5 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 |
| 1994 | 2 | 3 |
| 1993 | 3 | 4 |
| 1992 | 3 | 4 |
| 1991 | 3 | 3 |
| 1990 | 4 | 4 |
| 1989 | 8 | 8 |
| 1988 | 2 | 2 |
| 1987 | 3 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 | 6 |
| 1984 | 4 | 7 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 5 | 5 |
| 1981 | 1 | 2 |
| 1980 | 4 | 4 |
| 1979 | 5 | 6 |
When crashes happen on the B589
Saturday has the most collisions on the B589 (24), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (30).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday12 (11%)
- Tuesday18 (17%)
- Wednesday18 (17%)
- Thursday14 (13%)
- Friday11 (10%)
- Saturday24 (23%)
- Sunday8 (7.6%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am5 (4.8%)
- 3am to 6am1 (1%)
- 6am to 9am11 (10%)
- 9am to noon14 (13%)
- Noon to 3pm24 (23%)
- 3pm to 6pm30 (29%)
- 6pm to 9pm15 (14%)
- 9pm to midnight5 (4.8%)
Collisions by month
- January10 (9.5%)
- February9 (8.6%)
- March6 (5.7%)
- April8 (7.6%)
- May11 (10%)
- June9 (8.6%)
- July4 (3.8%)
- August6 (5.7%)
- September11 (10%)
- October13 (12%)
- November12 (11%)
- December6 (5.7%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight78 (74%)
- Dark, street lights lit27 (26%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B589 crashes
On the B589, 100% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 63% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph105 (100%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds79 (75%)
- Raining, no high winds15 (14%)
- Fine with high winds2 (1.9%)
- Fog or mist2 (1.9%)
- Other5 (4.8%)
- Not recorded2 (1.9%)
Road surface
- Dry66 (63%)
- Wet or damp37 (35%)
- Frost or ice1 (1%)
- Snow1 (1%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway104 (99%)
- One way street or slip road1 (1%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B589 crashes
Car occupants make up 39% of the people killed or injured on the B589, followed by pedestrians (31%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant47 (39%)
- Pedestrian37 (31%)
- Cyclist21 (17%)
- Motorcyclist16 (13%)
Vehicles involved
- Car128 (73%)
- Pedal cycle21 (12%)
- Motorcycle17 (9.7%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes7 (4%)
- Bus or coach2 (1.1%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 55 (4.1%)
- 6 to 102 (1.7%)
- 11 to 1514 (12%)
- 16 to 2023 (19%)
- 21 to 2519 (16%)
- 26 to 3515 (12%)
- 36 to 4511 (9.1%)
- 46 to 5510 (8.3%)
- 56 to 658 (6.6%)
- 66 to 7511 (9.1%)
- Over 752 (1.7%)
- Not recorded1 (0.8%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider64 (53%)
- Pedestrian37 (31%)
- Passenger20 (17%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of the latest recorded crashes on the B589
Map of the 25 latest recorded crashes on the B589
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- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
B589 crashes by town
Of the 105 collisions on the B589, 101 were in the built-up area of Loughborough.
Latest recorded crashes on the B589
These are the 25 latest recorded collisions on the B589, from 1 July 2003 to 27 August 2021.
Severity
- Slight
Renault Scenic crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 17 Sep 2016, 10:30
- Renault Scenic and Ford Fiesta
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2016331602058
- Serious
Nissan Pixo crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 14 Aug 2016, 14:45
- Nissan Pixo and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2016331601352
- Slight
Citroen DS3 crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 26 May 2015, 10:50
- Citroen DS3 and Mercedes C Class
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2015331500695
- Slight
Kia Sportage crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 13 Dec 2014, 18:09
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2014331402421
- Slight
Nissan Almera crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 25 Oct 2014, 12:08
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2014331402009
- Slight
Car crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 12 Jan 2014, 22:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2014331400092
- Slight
Mitsubishi Grandis crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 2 Oct 2013, 20:00
- Mitsubishi Grandis and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2013331301722
- Slight
Fiat Punto crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 12 Jul 2013, 22:00
- Fiat Punto and Rover 200 Series
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2013331301250
- Slight
Toyota Prius crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 13 Mar 2013, 07:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2013331300601
- Slight
Vauxhall Vectra crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 30 Apr 2011, 17:30
- Vauxhall Vectra and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2011331102375
- Slight
Bicycle crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 12 Nov 2010, 13:35
- Pedal cycle and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010331006647
- Slight
Car crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 24 Jul 2010, 18:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2010331004241
- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 20 Apr 2010, 10:30
- Ford Escort, a car and another car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010331002164
- Slight
Mazda MX-5 crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 11 Jun 2008, 17:30
- Mazda MX-5 and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008330803841
- Slight
Hyundai Coupe crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 28 May 2008, 16:10
- Hyundai Coupe and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008330803502
- Slight
Kawasaki crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 10 Jan 2008, 17:50
- Kawasaki and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008330800163
- Slight
Car crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 26 Jun 2007, 18:25
- Car and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2007330704684
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 3 Mar 2007, 17:25
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2007330701537
- Slight
Ford Mondeo crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 27 Nov 2006, 12:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2006330608655
- Slight
Nissan Micra crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 14 Oct 2006, 12:45
- Nissan Micra, a pedal cycle and BMW 3 Series
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2006330607381
- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 17 Jun 2006, 11:20
- Ford Fiesta and Hyundai Getz
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2006330604373
- Slight
Car crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 23 Sep 2005, 15:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2005330507119
- Slight
Gilera Ice 50 crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 31 Dec 2004, 13:40
- Gilera Ice 50 and Mazda 2
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2004330410288
- Slight
Peugeot 405 crash on the B589 in Charnwood, 1 Jul 2003, 17:13
- Peugeot 405 and Volkswagen Sharan
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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