Slight
Kia Picanto crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 18 Jan 2025, 12:13
- Kia Picanto and Toyota Yaris
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2025041543376
B6227 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 40 collisions on the B6227 from 1979 to 2025, with 47 casualties. Of those crashes, none were fatal and 6 were serious.
In 2025 there was 1 collision on the B6227, up from none in 2024, with 1 casualty.
- Collisions since 1979
- 40
- 4,749th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 47
- 1.18 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 0
- No one killed
- Serious collisions
- 6
- 6 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 1
- Up from none in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 1
- Up from none in 2024
Crash severity on the B6227
None of the 40 collisions on the B6227 were fatal, and 15% were serious (18% across Great Britain).
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2025
- Fatal00%
- Serious615%
- Slight3485%
Where the B6227 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,749th
- Most casualties
- 4,817th
- Most fatal collisions
- 4,444th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,823rd
B6227 accidents by year
Collisions on the B6227 peaked at 5 in 1983 and were down to 1 in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B6227, 1979 to 2025
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2025: 1
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 | 2 |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 2 |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 6 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 4 | 4 |
| 1980 | 1 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 | 2 |
When crashes happen on the B6227
Saturday has the most collisions on the B6227 (11), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (9).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday6 (15%)
- Tuesday4 (10%)
- Wednesday6 (15%)
- Thursday6 (15%)
- Friday4 (10%)
- Saturday11 (28%)
- Sunday3 (7.5%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am1 (2.5%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am4 (10%)
- 9am to noon7 (18%)
- Noon to 3pm6 (15%)
- 3pm to 6pm9 (23%)
- 6pm to 9pm8 (20%)
- 9pm to midnight5 (13%)
Collisions by month
- January2 (5%)
- February3 (7.5%)
- March3 (7.5%)
- April2 (5%)
- May4 (10%)
- June2 (5%)
- July2 (5%)
- August6 (15%)
- September5 (13%)
- October5 (13%)
- November2 (5%)
- December4 (10%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight28 (70%)
- Dark, street lights lit12 (30%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B6227 crashes
On the B6227, 93% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 65% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 20 mph3 (7.5%)
- 30 mph37 (93%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds31 (78%)
- Raining, no high winds8 (20%)
- Fine with high winds1 (2.5%)
Road surface
- Dry26 (65%)
- Wet or damp14 (35%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway38 (95%)
- Dual carriageway1 (2.5%)
- Not recorded1 (2.5%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B6227 crashes
Pedestrians make up 40% of the people killed or injured on the B6227, followed by car occupants (30%).
Casualties by road user
- Pedestrian19 (40%)
- Car occupant14 (30%)
- Motorcyclist8 (17%)
- Cyclist6 (13%)
Vehicles involved
- Car40 (65%)
- Motorcycle8 (13%)
- Pedal cycle6 (9.7%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes5 (8.1%)
- Taxi or private hire car2 (3.2%)
- Minibus1 (1.6%)
Casualties by age
- 6 to 107 (15%)
- 11 to 155 (11%)
- 16 to 2012 (26%)
- 21 to 251 (2.1%)
- 26 to 354 (8.5%)
- 36 to 455 (11%)
- 46 to 553 (6.4%)
- 56 to 654 (8.5%)
- 66 to 754 (8.5%)
- Over 752 (4.3%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider22 (47%)
- Pedestrian19 (40%)
- Passenger6 (13%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B6227
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B6227
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- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
B6227 crashes by town
Of the 40 collisions on the B6227, 40 were in the built-up area of Adlington, Chorley.
Recent crashes on the B6227
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B6227, from 15 October 1990 to 18 January 2025.
Severity
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 15 Dec 2015, 17:20
- Vauxhall Astra, Kia Picanto and Mini One
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201504SC15352
- Slight
Taxi crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 22 Sep 2015, 15:47
- Taxi or private hire car and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201504SC15247
- Slight
Ford Transit crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 9 Dec 2013, 08:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201304CA13242
- Slight
Vauxhall Vectra crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 14 Oct 2011, 09:15
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 201104CA11104
- Serious
Volkswagen Caddy crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 10 Oct 2011, 16:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201104CA11101
- Slight
Skoda Fabia crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 7 Oct 2010, 19:10
- Skoda Fabia and Aprilia
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201004CC10105
- Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 13 Sep 2008, 21:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200804CC08107
- Serious
Ford KA crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 18 Aug 2007, 11:27
- Ford KA and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200704CC07102
- Slight
Taxi crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 5 May 2007, 09:55
- Taxi or private hire car and a motorcycle 125cc and under
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200704CC07047
- Serious
Fiat Ducato crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 21 Feb 2007, 13:05
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200704CC07026
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 24 Jan 2007, 17:15
- Vauxhall Astra and Volvo 850
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200704CC07011
- Slight
Peugeot 306 crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 30 Sep 2006, 17:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200604CC06086
- Slight
Citroen AX crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 16 Jun 2003, 14:35
- Citroen AX and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200304C049303
- Slight
Van crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 14 Aug 2002, 17:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200204C079302
- Slight
Rover 400 Series crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 26 Jul 2002, 22:30
- Rover 400 Series and Honda
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200204C073702
- Slight
Car crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 20 Aug 2000, 00:15
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 200004C070000
- Serious
Ford Escort crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 9 Oct 1999, 18:05
- Ford Escort and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 199904C092599
- Slight
Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 4 Mar 1998, 19:45
- Vauxhall Cavalier, a car and Austin Maestro
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199804C021698
- Serious
Rover 200 Series crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 12 Feb 1997, 18:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199704C004097
- Slight
Ford Sierra crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 1 Sep 1995, 08:55
- Ford Sierra and Ford Fiesta
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199504C021095
- Slight
Honda Accord crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 18 Apr 1992, 19:03
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 1992040CE0586
- Slight
Car crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 18 Aug 1991, 14:04
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 1991040CE1323
- Slight
Austin Metro crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 22 Nov 1990, 08:35
- Austin Metro and Honda
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 1990040CE2008
- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the B6227 in Chorley, 15 Oct 1990, 21:35
- Ford Escort and Honda SA50J
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 1990040CE1774