Car Accidents in Berkshire East

Berkshire East is the 32nd safest region in England, and is the 33rd safest overall out of England's 77 towns, villages, cities and districts. Throughout the United Kingdom, it is the 49th safest region, and the 50th safest overall out of the United Kingdom's 130 towns, villages, cities and districts. In 2020 Berkshire East had 479 crashes which is 0.62% (77583) of the 78062 crashes in England.

The most common type of crash condition is Minor Crashes at 37954 in total and in 2020 there was 525 incidents. On the other hand, the least common type of crash condition is Fatal Crashes at 349 in total and in 2020 there was 7 occurrences

Number of Crashes

The total number of Crashes between 1999-2020 was 23124. The year with the highest number of Crashes was 1499 in 2000. The year with the lowest number of Crashes was 479 in 2020. There is a 212.94% (1020) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.

Year Crashes
2020 479
2019 635
2018 617
2017 755
2016 898
2015 990
2014 967
2013 970

Number of Casualties

The total number of Casualties between 1981-2020 was 42374. The year with the highest number of Casualties was 2361 in 1999. The year with the lowest number of Casualties was 1 in 1981. There is a 236000.00% (2360) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.

Year Casualties
2020 580
2019 811
2018 842
2017 1084
2016 1508
2015 1677
2014 1632
2013 1598

Number of Vehicles

The total number of Vehicles between 1981-2020 was 61731. The year with the highest number of Vehicles was 3606 in 1999. The year with the lowest number of Vehicles was 1 in 1982. There is a 360500.00% (3605) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.

Year Vehicles
2020 954
2019 1227
2018 1207
2017 1412
2016 2237
2015 2040
2014 2175
2013 2358

Berkshire East Compared to England in 2020

Number of Female and Male Accidents

Year Female Male
2020 218 402
2019 293 497
2018 335 524
2017 423 622
2016 568 915
2015 599 1052
2014 674 920
2013 701 939

Number of Casualties by Severity Type

Year Fatal Serious Slight
2020 7 85 525
2019 9 101 635
2018 11 125 721
2017 5 117 980
2016 9 159 1175
2015 10 176 1392
2014 8 171 1446
2013 5 146 1380

Number of Casualties by Driver, Passenger, and Pedestrians

Year Driver Passenger Predestrian
2020 438 104 71
2019 539 157 99
2018 571 154 124
2017 739 193 108
2016 1055 285 148
2015 1128 330 182
2014 1097 323 181
2013 1101 326 161

Number of Crashes per day of the Week

Year Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
2020 57 69 58 81 75 83 60
2019 45 83 104 116 118 97 62
2018 67 71 106 99 96 95 78
2017 96 108 121 124 100 141 94
2016 91 139 134 169 126 154 120
2015 94 131 178 162 141 151 120
2014 119 130 165 153 150 138 105
2013 92 152 121 146 150 171 114

Crash Reference 43w362041 the Worst Crash in Berkshire East

On 19/04/2001 at 10:15 there was a slight accident on the A3095. The A3095 is a roundabout with a speed limit of 70mph and the junction was a roundabout. The was daylight and the weather was no windy with dry road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident

Casualties

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

11

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

18

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

65

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

11

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

10

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

8

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

14

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

9

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

9

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

7

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

11

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

10

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

7

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

10

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

11

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

8

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

12

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

8

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

13

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

8

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

14

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

9

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

15

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

8

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

16

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

8

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Slowing or stopping

Vehicle Direction was From

South East

Vehicle Direction was To

North

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Skidding and Overturning

Skidded

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

65

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

18

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Waiting to go - held up

Vehicle Direction was From

South East

Vehicle Direction was To

North

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Back

Age of Driver

50

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

13

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Crash Reference 43r382049 the Second Worst Crash in Berkshire East

On 23/04/1999 at 20:49 there was a slight accident on the M4. The M4 is a dual carriageway with a speed limit of 70mph. The was darkness with no streetlights and the weather was raining with wet or damp road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident

Casualties

Casualty Reference

10

Vehicle Reference

10

Gender

Female

Age

51

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

5

Gender

Female

Age

55

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Casualty Reference

11

Vehicle Reference

10

Gender

Female

Age

54

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Casualty Reference

7

Vehicle Reference

9

Gender

Male

Age

10

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

11

Gender

Female

Age

25

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Casualty Reference

12

Vehicle Reference

11

Gender

Female

Age

24

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Casualty Reference

8

Vehicle Reference

9

Gender

Female

Age

18

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

28

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Casualty Reference

9

Vehicle Reference

10

Gender

Male

Age

54

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

23

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

9

Gender

Male

Age

49

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

9

Gender

Female

Age

40

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Changing lane to left

Vehicle Direction was From

North East

Vehicle Direction was To

South West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Skidding and Overturning

Skidded

Age of Driver

23

Engine Capacity (cc)

1119

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

6

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

North East

Vehicle Direction was To

South West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Skidding and Overturning

Skidded

Age of Driver

28

Engine Capacity (cc)

1598

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

9

Vehicle Reference

3

Vehicle Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

North East

Vehicle Direction was To

South West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Skidding and Overturning

Skidded

Age of Driver

43

Engine Capacity (cc)

1991

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

1

Vehicle Reference

4

Vehicle Type

Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

North East

Vehicle Direction was To

South West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Skidding and Overturning

Skidded

Age of Driver

25

Vehicle Reference

7

Vehicle Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

North East

Vehicle Direction was To

South West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Age of Driver

20

Engine Capacity (cc)

1994

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

13

Vehicle Reference

5

Vehicle Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

North East

Vehicle Direction was To

South West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Skidding and Overturning

Skidded

Age of Driver

55

Engine Capacity (cc)

1108

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

5

Vehicle Reference

8

Vehicle Type

Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

North East

Vehicle Direction was To

South West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

32

Vehicle Reference

6

Vehicle Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

North East

Vehicle Direction was To

South West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Skidding and Overturning

Skidded

Age of Driver

50

Engine Capacity (cc)

998

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

1

Vehicle Reference

10

Vehicle Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

North East

Vehicle Direction was To

South West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Back

Age of Driver

54

Engine Capacity (cc)

1896

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

3

Vehicle Reference

9

Vehicle Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

North East

Vehicle Direction was To

South West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Age of Driver

40

Engine Capacity (cc)

1341

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

1

Vehicle Reference

12

Vehicle Type

Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

North East

Vehicle Direction was To

South West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Age of Driver

50

Vehicle Reference

11

Vehicle Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

North East

Vehicle Direction was To

South West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Offside

Age of Driver

24

Engine Capacity (cc)

1590

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

4

Vehicle Reference

13

Vehicle Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Overtaking moving vehicle - offside

Vehicle Direction was From

North East

Vehicle Direction was To

South West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Crash Reference 43w233075 the Third Worst Crash in Berkshire East

On 25/07/2015 at 10:42 there was a slight accident on the M4. The M4 is a dual carriageway with a speed limit of 70mph. The was daylight and the weather was no windy with dry road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident

Casualties

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

40

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

22

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

38

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Small town

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

32

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

31

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

4

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

9

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

38

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Casualty Reference

8

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

30

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

10

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

54

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

48

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

11

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

37

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

7

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

30

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

North

Vehicle Direction was To

South East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Junction Location

Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Age of Driver

50

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Waiting to go - held up

Vehicle Direction was From

North

Vehicle Direction was To

South East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Junction Location

Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach

1st Point of Impact

Back

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Commuting to/from work

Age of Driver

40

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

West

Vehicle Direction was To

East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Journey as part of work

Age of Driver

22

Engine Capacity (cc)

2287

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

4

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

3

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Slowing or stopping

Vehicle Direction was From

West

Vehicle Direction was To

East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Back

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Not known

Age of Driver

64

Engine Capacity (cc)

2993

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

3

Driver Home Area Type

Small town

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

West

Vehicle Direction was To

East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Back

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Journey as part of work

Age of Driver

38

Driver Home Area Type

Small town

Crash Reference 43r194049

On 22/04/1999 at 11:13 there was a fatal accident on the M4. The M4 is a dual carriageway with a speed limit of 70mph. The was daylight and the weather was no windy with wet or damp road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident

Casualties

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

27

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

36

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Female

Age

-1

Severity

Serious

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Male

Age

70

Severity

Fatal

Casualty Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

33

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

4

Gender

Female

Age

40

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Casualty Reference

7

Vehicle Reference

5

Gender

Male

Age

53

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Casualty Reference

9

Vehicle Reference

7

Gender

Male

Age

58

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant

Casualty Reference

10

Vehicle Reference

8

Gender

Female

Age

-1

Severity

Serious

Casualty Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Casualty Reference

8

Vehicle Reference

6

Gender

Male

Age

73

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over

Towing and Articulation

Articulated vehicle

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Offside

Age of Driver

26

Engine Capacity (cc)

9500

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

5

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

36

Engine Capacity (cc)

1896

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

1

Vehicle Reference

3

Vehicle Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Skidding and Overturning

Overturned

Vehicle Leaving Carriageway

Nearside

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

70

Engine Capacity (cc)

1799

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

5

Vehicle Reference

4

Vehicle Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Vehicle Leaving Carriageway

Nearside

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

40

Engine Capacity (cc)

1390

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

3

Vehicle Reference

5

Vehicle Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Age of Driver

53

Engine Capacity (cc)

1795

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

3

Vehicle Reference

6

Vehicle Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Age of Driver

73

Engine Capacity (cc)

1795

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

3

Vehicle Reference

7

Vehicle Type

Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over

Towing and Articulation

Articulated vehicle

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Hit Object in Carriageway

Bollard or refuge

Hit Object Off Carriageway

Central crash barrier

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

58

Vehicle Reference

9

Vehicle Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Engine Capacity (cc)

3201

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

2

Vehicle Reference

8

Vehicle Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Engine Capacity (cc)

1390

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

3

Crash Reference 43r263073

On 15/07/2013 at 17:45 there was a serious accident on the M4. The M4 is a dual carriageway with a speed limit of 70mph. The was daylight and the weather was no windy with dry road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident

Casualties

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

66

Severity

Serious

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Rural

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

14

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

13

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

14

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

13

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

8

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

13

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

13

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

7

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

13

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

9

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

13

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

10

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

13

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over

Towing and Articulation

Articulated vehicle

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

West

Vehicle Direction was To

East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Journey as part of work

Age of Driver

22

Driver Home Area Type

Rural

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Changing lane to left

Vehicle Direction was From

West

Vehicle Direction was To

East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Skidding and Overturning

Skidded

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Journey as part of work

Age of Driver

66

Engine Capacity (cc)

119

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

13

Driver Home Area Type

Rural

Vehicle Reference

3

Vehicle Type

Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over

Towing and Articulation

Articulated vehicle

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

West

Vehicle Direction was To

East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Back

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Journey as part of work

Age of Driver

23

Engine Capacity (cc)

12900

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

1

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area