Slight
Bus crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 28 Nov 2023, 08:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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B6531 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 62 collisions on the B6531 from 1980 to 2023, with 76 casualties. Of those crashes, 2 were fatal and 7 serious, and 2 people were killed.
The last recorded collision on the B6531 was on 28 November 2023.
- Collisions since 1980
- 62
- 4,457th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 76
- 1.23 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 2
- 2 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 7
- 8 seriously injured
- Last recorded collision
- 28 Nov 2023
- Busiest year
- 1996
- 5 collisions
Crash severity on the B6531
On the B6531, 3.2% of collisions were fatal and 11% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1980 to 2023
- Fatal23.2%
- Serious711%
- Slight5385%
Where the B6531 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,457th
- Most casualties
- 4,516th
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,485th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,768th
B6531 accidents by year
Collisions on the B6531 peaked at 5 in 1996, and none have been recorded since 2023.
Collisions and casualties on the B6531, 1980 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 3 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 | 4 | 4 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 | 3 | 4 |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 | 5 | 6 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 |
| 1991 | 3 | 3 |
| 1990 | 1 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 4 |
| 1985 | 2 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 |
| 1982 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 4 |
| 1980 | 4 | 5 |
When crashes happen on the B6531
Saturday has the most collisions on the B6531 (13), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (16).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday12 (19%)
- Tuesday12 (19%)
- Wednesday3 (4.8%)
- Thursday7 (11%)
- Friday8 (13%)
- Saturday13 (21%)
- Sunday7 (11%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am5 (8.1%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am5 (8.1%)
- 9am to noon12 (19%)
- Noon to 3pm12 (19%)
- 3pm to 6pm16 (26%)
- 6pm to 9pm10 (16%)
- 9pm to midnight2 (3.2%)
Collisions by month
- January5 (8.1%)
- February7 (11%)
- March6 (9.7%)
- April6 (9.7%)
- May6 (9.7%)
- June4 (6.5%)
- July2 (3.2%)
- August6 (9.7%)
- September5 (8.1%)
- October6 (9.7%)
- November7 (11%)
- December2 (3.2%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight47 (76%)
- Dark, street lights lit12 (19%)
- Dark, no street lighting3 (4.8%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B6531 crashes
On the B6531, 65% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 50% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph40 (65%)
- 60 mph22 (35%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds49 (79%)
- Raining, no high winds10 (16%)
- Fine with high winds1 (1.6%)
- Fog or mist1 (1.6%)
- Other1 (1.6%)
Road surface
- Dry31 (50%)
- Wet or damp30 (48%)
- Frost or ice1 (1.6%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway62 (100%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B6531 crashes
Car occupants make up 53% of the people killed or injured on the B6531, followed by pedestrians (25%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant40 (53%)
- Pedestrian19 (25%)
- Motorcyclist8 (11%)
- Cyclist3 (3.9%)
- Van occupant3 (3.9%)
- Agricultural vehicle occupant1 (1.3%)
- Bus or coach occupant1 (1.3%)
- Minibus occupant1 (1.3%)
Vehicles involved
- Car80 (76%)
- Motorcycle7 (6.7%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes6 (5.7%)
- Bus or coach3 (2.9%)
- Other vehicle3 (2.9%)
- Pedal cycle3 (2.9%)
- Minibus2 (1.9%)
- Agricultural vehicle1 (1%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 52 (2.6%)
- 6 to 105 (6.6%)
- 11 to 156 (7.9%)
- 16 to 2014 (18%)
- 21 to 259 (12%)
- 26 to 357 (9.2%)
- 36 to 4511 (14%)
- 46 to 553 (3.9%)
- 56 to 658 (11%)
- 66 to 756 (7.9%)
- Over 755 (6.6%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider42 (55%)
- Pedestrian19 (25%)
- Passenger15 (20%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of the latest recorded crashes on the B6531
Map of the 25 latest recorded crashes on the B6531
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- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
B6531 crashes by council area
All 62 collisions on the B6531 were in Northumberland.
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Northumberland | 62 | 76 | 2 | 7 |
B6531 crashes by town
Of the 62 collisions on the B6531, 43 were in the built-up area of Hexham.
Latest recorded crashes on the B6531
These are the 25 latest recorded collisions on the B6531, from 11 January 2001 to 28 November 2023.
Severity
- Slight
Car crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 14 May 2018, 17:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Citroen DS3 crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 5 May 2017, 11:05
- Citroen DS3, a car and Jaguar XF Series
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2017100179007
- Slight
Car crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 15 Mar 2016, 15:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Mazda 2 crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 20 Nov 2015, 15:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2015100787315
- Slight
Bicycle crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 10 Feb 2015, 15:10
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Slight
DAF Trucks crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 25 Feb 2013, 10:20
- DAF Trucks and Toyota Auris
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2013100100213
- Slight
Volkswagen Passat crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 26 Apr 2012, 15:49
- Volkswagen Passat and Suzuki Liana
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Honda Civic crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 20 Dec 2011, 18:55
- Honda Civic and Vauxhall Corsa
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Chevrolet Matiz crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 11 Jul 2011, 14:20
- Chevrolet Matiz and Vauxhall Corsa
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Motorcycle crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 2 May 2011, 11:05
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Subaru Justy crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 7 Oct 2010, 11:30
- Subaru Justy and Mitsubishi Space Star
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Seat Ibiza crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 30 Mar 2010, 18:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Renault Clio crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 13 Mar 2010, 02:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Vectra crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 2 Feb 2010, 15:03
- Vauxhall Vectra, Ford Focus, Ford Focus and Mini One
- 4 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
MG ZR crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 29 Sep 2007, 09:00
- MG ZR and Rover 200 Series
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2007100676307
- Fatal
DAF Trucks crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 24 Apr 2007, 12:25
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2007100275107
- Slight
Nissan Sunny crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 1 Mar 2004, 19:45
- Nissan Sunny and Peugeot 205
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2004100173404
- Slight
Rover 400 Series crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 8 Nov 2003, 02:07
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2003100958903
- Slight
BMW 3 Series crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 22 Oct 2003, 12:00
- BMW 3 Series and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2003100905503
- Slight
Honda Civic crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 21 Mar 2002, 21:49
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200210B120102
- Slight
Massey Ferguson crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 18 Mar 2002, 18:25
- Massey Ferguson and BMW 3 Series
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200210B104602
- Slight
Fiat Panda crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 18 Feb 2002, 09:05
- Fiat Panda, Ford Transit and Volvo S40
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200210B065702
- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 22 Oct 2001, 19:54
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200110B398901
- Slight
Renault Clio crash on the B6531 in Northumberland, 11 Jan 2001, 02:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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