Serious
Honda Civic crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 1 Dec 2024, 19:48
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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B7049 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 69 collisions on the B7049 from 1979 to 2024, with 81 casualties. Of those crashes, 3 were fatal and 20 serious, and 3 people were killed.
No collisions were recorded on the B7049 in 2025, after 2 in 2024.
- Collisions since 1979
- 69
- 4,372nd highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 81
- 1.17 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 3
- 3 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 20
- 21 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 0
- 2 in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 0
- 2 in 2024
Crash severity on the B7049
On the B7049, 4.3% of collisions were fatal and 29% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2024
- Fatal34.3%
- Serious2029%
- Slight4667%
Where the B7049 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,372nd
- Most casualties
- 4,467th
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,114th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,033rd
B7049 accidents by year
Collisions on the B7049 peaked at 5 in 1987; none were recorded in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B7049, 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 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 | 3 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 | 5 |
| 2000 | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 3 |
| 1996 | 4 | 4 |
| 1995 | 3 | 4 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 | 4 |
| 1989 | 2 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 5 | 5 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 3 |
| 1983 | 4 | 5 |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 2 |
| 1979 | 5 | 6 |
When crashes happen on the B7049
Thursday has the most collisions on the B7049 (13), and 6pm to 9pm is the busiest time of day (18).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday10 (14%)
- Tuesday12 (17%)
- Wednesday8 (12%)
- Thursday13 (19%)
- Friday11 (16%)
- Saturday9 (13%)
- Sunday6 (8.7%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am6 (8.7%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am12 (17%)
- 9am to noon4 (5.8%)
- Noon to 3pm6 (8.7%)
- 3pm to 6pm10 (14%)
- 6pm to 9pm18 (26%)
- 9pm to midnight13 (19%)
Collisions by month
- January4 (5.8%)
- February9 (13%)
- March5 (7.2%)
- April2 (2.9%)
- May11 (16%)
- June4 (5.8%)
- July6 (8.7%)
- August4 (5.8%)
- September7 (10%)
- October8 (12%)
- November5 (7.2%)
- December4 (5.8%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight41 (59%)
- Dark, street lights lit28 (41%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B7049 crashes
On the B7049, 100% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 52% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph69 (100%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds53 (77%)
- Raining, no high winds12 (17%)
- Raining with high winds1 (1.4%)
- Snowing, no high winds1 (1.4%)
- Not recorded2 (2.9%)
Road surface
- Dry36 (52%)
- Wet or damp30 (43%)
- Snow2 (2.9%)
- Frost or ice1 (1.4%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway69 (100%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B7049 crashes
Car occupants make up 47% of the people killed or injured on the B7049, followed by pedestrians (38%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant38 (47%)
- Pedestrian31 (38%)
- Motorcyclist9 (11%)
- Cyclist2 (2.5%)
- Goods vehicle occupant (over 3.5 tonnes)1 (1.2%)
Vehicles involved
- Car88 (81%)
- Motorcycle11 (10%)
- Bus or coach4 (3.7%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes3 (2.8%)
- Pedal cycle2 (1.8%)
- Taxi or private hire car1 (0.9%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 55 (6.2%)
- 6 to 107 (8.6%)
- 11 to 153 (3.7%)
- 16 to 2021 (26%)
- 21 to 259 (11%)
- 26 to 358 (9.9%)
- 36 to 4510 (12%)
- 46 to 557 (8.6%)
- 56 to 653 (3.7%)
- 66 to 754 (4.9%)
- Over 754 (4.9%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider37 (46%)
- Pedestrian31 (38%)
- Passenger13 (16%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B7049
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B7049
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- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
B7049 crashes by council area
All 69 collisions on the B7049 were in North Ayrshire.
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | North Ayrshire | 69 | 81 | 3 | 20 |
B7049 crashes by town
Of the 69 collisions on the B7049, 59 were in the built-up area of Beith.
Recent crashes on the B7049
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B7049, from 20 May 2000 to 1 December 2024.
Severity
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 5 Jul 2024, 16:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Honda Civic crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 26 Feb 2023, 00:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Skoda Fabia crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 28 Oct 2022, 00:12
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 24 Dec 2018, 07:35
- Vauxhall Corsa and Piaggio Liberty
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201897UA02812
- Serious
Ford Fiesta crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 24 Nov 2018, 22:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201897UA01611
- Slight
Suzuki Vitara crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 8 Sep 2017, 19:30
- Suzuki Vitara and Nissan Qashqai
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201797UA00909
- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 26 Apr 2016, 16:30
- Vauxhall Corsa and Honda Jazz
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201697UA04704
- Serious
Peugeot 107 crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 6 Jan 2015, 19:40
- Peugeot 107 and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201597UA02801
- Slight
Car crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 5 Jul 2012, 23:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201297UA00807
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 2 Jul 2011, 08:50
- Vauxhall Astra and Honda CB1000
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201197UA02007
- Slight
Honda CRV crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 30 Jan 2010, 10:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201097UA04401
- Slight
Mitsubishi Lancer crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 16 Mar 2009, 08:15
- Mitsubishi Lancer and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200997UA04403
- Slight
Jeep Cherokee crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 2 Feb 2008, 19:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200897UA00402
- Slight
Saab 9-3 crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 22 Nov 2006, 08:00
- Saab 9-3 and MG ZR
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200697UA09011
- Slight
Renault Laguna crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 28 Jun 2004, 08:00
- Renault Laguna, Volvo 440 and Rover 25
- 3 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 200497UA07906
- Slight
Car crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 17 Dec 2003, 15:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200397UA04612
- Slight
Kia Carens crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 4 Nov 2003, 13:20
- Kia Carens and Rover 600 Series
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200397UA01211
- Slight
Citroen Saxo crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 16 Oct 2003, 20:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200397UA03410
- Serious
Car crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 29 Sep 2002, 17:25
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200297UA09409
- Serious
Car crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 9 Nov 2001, 19:20
- Car and a bus or coach (17 or more seats)
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200197UA02711
- Serious
BMW 5 Series crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 3 Oct 2001, 22:30
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
Ref 200197UA02010
- Serious
Ford Escort crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 11 Aug 2001, 07:20
- Ford Escort and Leyland
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200197UA02708
- Slight
MAN crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 13 Sep 2000, 17:30
- MAN and Mercedes C Class
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200097UA51409
- Serious
Nissan Micra crash on the B7049 in North Ayrshire, 20 May 2000, 19:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200097UA51205