Slight
Mercedes Eqc Class crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 10 May 2025, 14:10
- Mercedes Eqc Class, a car and Toyota Yaris
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
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B6321 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 68 collisions on the B6321 from 1979 to 2025, with 93 casualties. Of those crashes, none were fatal and 20 were serious.
In 2025 there was 1 collision on the B6321, down 67% from 3 in 2024, with 1 casualty.
- Collisions since 1979
- 68
- 4,387th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 93
- 1.37 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 0
- No one killed
- Serious collisions
- 20
- 22 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 1
- Down 67% on 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 1
- Down 80% on 2024
Crash severity on the B6321
None of the 68 collisions on the B6321 were fatal, and 29% were serious (18% across Great Britain).
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2025
- Fatal00%
- Serious2029%
- Slight4871%
Where the B6321 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,387th
- Most casualties
- 4,367th
- Most fatal collisions
- 4,444th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,033rd
B6321 accidents by year
Collisions on the B6321 peaked at 4 in 2002 and were down to 1 in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B6321, 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 | 3 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 4 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 4 | 4 |
| 1999 | 3 | 4 |
| 1998 | 4 | 6 |
| 1997 | 4 | 7 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 5 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 4 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 4 |
| 1986 | 3 | 5 |
| 1985 | 3 | 5 |
| 1984 | 2 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 | 6 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 3 |
When crashes happen on the B6321
Monday has the most collisions on the B6321 (16), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (16).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday16 (24%)
- Tuesday11 (16%)
- Wednesday7 (10%)
- Thursday8 (12%)
- Friday11 (16%)
- Saturday9 (13%)
- Sunday6 (8.8%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am0 (0%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am11 (16%)
- 9am to noon15 (22%)
- Noon to 3pm14 (21%)
- 3pm to 6pm16 (24%)
- 6pm to 9pm7 (10%)
- 9pm to midnight5 (7.4%)
Collisions by month
- January5 (7.4%)
- February7 (10%)
- March3 (4.4%)
- April4 (5.9%)
- May7 (10%)
- June7 (10%)
- July5 (7.4%)
- August2 (2.9%)
- September6 (8.8%)
- October7 (10%)
- November9 (13%)
- December6 (8.8%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight55 (81%)
- Dark, street lights lit9 (13%)
- Dark, no street lighting3 (4.4%)
- Dark, street lights unlit1 (1.5%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B6321 crashes
On the B6321, 60% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 50% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 20 mph1 (1.5%)
- 30 mph41 (60%)
- 40 mph3 (4.4%)
- 60 mph23 (34%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds55 (81%)
- Raining, no high winds9 (13%)
- Fine with high winds2 (2.9%)
- Snowing with high winds1 (1.5%)
- Other1 (1.5%)
Road surface
- Dry34 (50%)
- Wet or damp30 (44%)
- Frost or ice2 (2.9%)
- Snow2 (2.9%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway59 (87%)
- One way street or slip road5 (7.4%)
- Roundabout4 (5.9%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B6321 crashes
Car occupants make up 56% of the people killed or injured on the B6321, followed by pedestrians (19%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant52 (56%)
- Pedestrian18 (19%)
- Motorcyclist10 (11%)
- Cyclist6 (6.5%)
- Van occupant4 (4.3%)
- Goods vehicle occupant (over 3.5 tonnes)2 (2.2%)
- Other vehicle occupant1 (1.1%)
Vehicles involved
- Car84 (75%)
- Motorcycle8 (7.1%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes8 (7.1%)
- Pedal cycle6 (5.4%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes4 (3.6%)
- Bus or coach1 (0.9%)
- Other vehicle1 (0.9%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 51 (1.1%)
- 6 to 104 (4.3%)
- 11 to 156 (6.5%)
- 16 to 2017 (18%)
- 21 to 2512 (13%)
- 26 to 3512 (13%)
- 36 to 4513 (14%)
- 46 to 559 (9.7%)
- 56 to 655 (5.4%)
- 66 to 753 (3.2%)
- Over 7511 (12%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider52 (56%)
- Passenger23 (25%)
- Pedestrian18 (19%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B6321
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B6321
Use the arrow keys to move the map and the plus and minus keys to zoom.
- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
B6321 crashes by council area
Collisions on the B6321 were recorded in 2 council areas. Northumberland has the most, with 63, followed by Hyndburn (3).
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Northumberland | 63 | 85 | 0 | 20 |
| 2nd | Hyndburn | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
B6321 crashes by town
Of the 68 collisions on the B6321, 29 were in the built-up area of Corbridge.
Recent crashes on the B6321
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B6321, from 22 December 2000 to 10 May 2025.
Severity
- Slight
Mazda crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 25 Jul 2024, 14:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Volkswagen Polo crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 8 Mar 2024, 12:57
- Volkswagen Polo, Tesla Model 3 and Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- 3 vehicles, 3 casualties
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- Slight
Car crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 23 Jan 2024, 11:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Skoda Fabia crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 2 Oct 2023, 09:37
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Jaguar XF Series crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 1 Mar 2019, 08:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Land Rover Defender crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 9 Apr 2017, 18:19
- Land Rover Defender and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 8 Apr 2016, 07:23
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Suzuki Vitara crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 20 Feb 2015, 14:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Peugeot 307 crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 17 Feb 2015, 10:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Land Rover Discovery crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 17 Dec 2013, 12:20
- Land Rover Discovery and Vauxhall Insignia
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Focus crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 3 Nov 2011, 08:38
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Renault Megane crash on the B6321 in Hyndburn, 13 Nov 2007, 17:15
- Renault Megane and a car
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
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- Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 22 Sep 2006, 19:06
- Volkswagen Golf and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Peugeot 106 crash on the B6321 in Hyndburn, 31 Jul 2006, 13:15
- Peugeot 106 and Leyland DAF FT 85CF
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volkswagen Polo crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 18 Oct 2004, 13:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volvo XC90 crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 23 May 2004, 15:15
- Volvo XC90, Triumph and a car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Fiat Ducato crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 10 Nov 2003, 10:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Seat Cordoba crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 12 May 2003, 06:40
- Seat Cordoba and Vauxhall Vectra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Transit crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 9 Dec 2002, 06:30
- Ford Transit and a van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Honda Accord crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 1 Jul 2002, 16:30
- Honda Accord and Peugeot 306
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 13 Mar 2002, 08:05
- Vauxhall Corsa and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200210B096002
- Serious
Audi 80 crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 23 Feb 2002, 09:10
- Audi 80, another vehicle and Vauxhall Corsa
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200210B069902
- Slight
Renault Megane crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 19 Jan 2001, 15:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200110B021201
- Serious
Mercedes crash on the B6321 in Northumberland, 22 Dec 2000, 19:40
- Mercedes and Seat Ibiza
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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