Slight
Bicycle crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 12 Sep 2024, 10:00
- Pedal cycle and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2024122401117
B6172 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 35 collisions on the B6172 from 1979 to 2024, with 48 casualties. Of those crashes, 1 was fatal and 10 serious, and 1 person was killed.
No collisions were recorded on the B6172 in 2025, after 1 in 2024.
- Collisions since 1979
- 35
- 4,816th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 48
- 1.37 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 1
- 1 person killed
- Serious collisions
- 10
- 11 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 0
- 1 in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 0
- 1 in 2024
Crash severity on the B6172
On the B6172, 2.9% of collisions were fatal and 29% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2024
- Fatal12.9%
- Serious1029%
- Slight2469%
Where the B6172 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,816th
- Most casualties
- 4,806th
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,933rd
- Most serious collisions
- 4,617th
B6172 accidents by year
Collisions on the B6172 peaked at 3 in 2002; none were recorded in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B6172, 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 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 4 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 | 4 |
| 1989 | 2 | 2 |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 |
| 1982 | 3 | 3 |
| 1981 | 1 | 5 |
| 1980 | 2 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 | 2 |
When crashes happen on the B6172
Thursday has the most collisions on the B6172 (9), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (8).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday5 (14%)
- Tuesday2 (5.7%)
- Wednesday7 (20%)
- Thursday9 (26%)
- Friday8 (23%)
- Saturday3 (8.6%)
- Sunday1 (2.9%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am1 (2.9%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am5 (14%)
- 9am to noon5 (14%)
- Noon to 3pm7 (20%)
- 3pm to 6pm8 (23%)
- 6pm to 9pm3 (8.6%)
- 9pm to midnight6 (17%)
Collisions by month
- January2 (5.7%)
- February2 (5.7%)
- March2 (5.7%)
- April2 (5.7%)
- May3 (8.6%)
- June4 (11%)
- July6 (17%)
- September4 (11%)
- October7 (20%)
- November2 (5.7%)
- December1 (2.9%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight26 (74%)
- Dark, street lights lit9 (26%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B6172 crashes
On the B6172, 89% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 60% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 20 mph1 (2.9%)
- 30 mph31 (89%)
- 40 mph2 (5.7%)
- 70 mph1 (2.9%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds29 (83%)
- Raining, no high winds3 (8.6%)
- Raining with high winds2 (5.7%)
- Not recorded1 (2.9%)
Road surface
- Dry21 (60%)
- Wet or damp14 (40%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway33 (94%)
- Roundabout2 (5.7%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B6172 crashes
Car occupants make up 50% of the people killed or injured on the B6172, followed by cyclists (19%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant24 (50%)
- Cyclist9 (19%)
- Motorcyclist6 (13%)
- Pedestrian5 (10%)
- Van occupant3 (6.3%)
- Bus or coach occupant1 (2.1%)
Vehicles involved
- Car41 (61%)
- Pedal cycle9 (13%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes8 (12%)
- Motorcycle6 (9%)
- Other vehicle2 (3%)
- Bus or coach1 (1.5%)
Casualties by age
- 6 to 102 (4.2%)
- 11 to 153 (6.3%)
- 16 to 2016 (33%)
- 21 to 254 (8.3%)
- 26 to 358 (17%)
- 36 to 455 (10%)
- 46 to 554 (8.3%)
- 56 to 652 (4.2%)
- 66 to 753 (6.3%)
- Over 751 (2.1%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider35 (73%)
- Passenger8 (17%)
- Pedestrian5 (10%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B6172
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B6172
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- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
B6172 crashes by council area
Of the 35 collisions on the B6172, 32 were in North Yorkshire.
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | North Yorkshire | 32 | 45 | 1 | 10 |
B6172 crashes by town
Of the 35 collisions on the B6172, 22 were in the built-up area of Cross Hills and Steeton.
Recent crashes on the B6172
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B6172, from 17 October 1989 to 12 September 2024.
Severity
- Slight
Audi Q3 crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 4 Sep 2023, 16:14
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2023122301255
- Slight
BMW 3 Series crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 15 Jul 2019, 08:40
- BMW 3 Series and Peugeot 108
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2019121901215
- Slight
Mitsubishi Lancer crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 17 Jul 2018, 15:12
- Mitsubishi Lancer, Ford Transit Custom, Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Golf
- 4 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2018121800071
- Slight
Suzuki Alto crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 18 Oct 2017, 07:23
- Suzuki Alto and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2017120189078
- Serious
Van crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 24 Apr 2015, 15:20
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2015120069312
- Serious
Vauxhall Vivaro crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 7 May 2014, 08:05
- Vauxhall Vivaro and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2014120072721
- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 12 Jul 2013, 19:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2013120115820
- Slight
Citroen Xsara crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 26 May 2011, 13:50
- Citroen Xsara and Land Rover Discovery
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2011120085684
- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 14 Mar 2011, 09:40
- Ford Escort and Ford Mondeo
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2011120042032
- Slight
Renault 5 crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 23 Apr 2007, 10:15
- Renault 5 and a van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2007121130238
- Slight
Ford Focus crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 1 Nov 2006, 15:21
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2006123050360
- Slight
LDV 400 Series crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 10 Feb 2006, 18:29
- LDV 400 Series and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2006120410671
- Slight
Jaguar S Type crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 27 Dec 2003, 09:28
- Jaguar S Type and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2003123610192
- Slight
Bicycle crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 18 Jul 2002, 13:14
- Pedal cycle and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2002121990489
- Slight
Audi A4 crash on the B6172 in Bradford, 14 Feb 2002, 08:24
- Audi A4 and Mercedes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2002130150602
- Slight
Ford Mondeo crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 10 Jan 2002, 11:54
- Ford Mondeo and Carbodies Taxi
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2002120100284
- Serious
Renault 5 crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 28 Oct 2001, 22:57
- Renault 5 and another vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2001123010793
- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 12 Jul 1996, 14:35
- Ford Fiesta and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 1996121940681
- Slight
Citroen BX crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 8 Oct 1993, 17:30
- Citroen BX and Volvo 345
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 1993122820228
- Slight
Bicycle crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 24 Jul 1992, 17:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 1992122060498
- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 9 May 1991, 22:50
- Ford Escort and Vauxhall Chevette
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 1991121290608
- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 21 Jun 1990, 23:20
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
Ref 1990121720373
- Slight
Fiat Uno crash on the B6172 in Tameside, 20 Jun 1990, 16:55
- Fiat Uno and Leyland
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199006G147990
- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the B6172 in North Yorkshire, 17 Oct 1989, 14:45
- Motorcycle 50cc and under and a van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 1989121077851