Chorley is the safest medium-sized town in Lancashire, and is the 34th most dangerous overall out of Lancashire's 72 towns, villages, cities and districts. Throughout the United Kingdom, it is the 42nd most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 1286th most dangerous overall out of the United Kingdom's 3038 towns, villages, cities and districts. In 2020 Chorley had 145 crashes which is 9.63% (1505) of the 1650 crashes in Lancashire.
The most common type of crash condition is Minor Crashes at 7331 in total and in 2020 there was 144 incidents. On the other hand, the least common type of crash condition is Fatal Crashes at 89 in total and in 2020 there was 2 occurrences
The total number of Crashes between 1999-2020 was 5695. The year with the highest number of Crashes was 341 in 2002. The year with the lowest number of Crashes was 145 in 2020. There is a 135.17% (196) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crashes |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 145 |
| 2019 | 173 |
| 2018 | 189 |
| 2017 | 196 |
| 2016 | 227 |
| 2015 | 214 |
| 2014 | 250 |
| 2013 | 219 |
The total number of Casualties between 1994-2020 was 8773. The year with the highest number of Casualties was 574 in 2005. The year with the lowest number of Casualties was 1 in 1994. There is a 57300.00% (573) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Casualties |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 191 |
| 2019 | 248 |
| 2018 | 258 |
| 2017 | 265 |
| 2016 | 313 |
| 2015 | 348 |
| 2014 | 388 |
| 2013 | 356 |
The total number of Vehicles between 1994-2020 was 10736. The year with the highest number of Vehicles was 640 in 2004. The year with the lowest number of Vehicles was 1 in 1994. There is a 63900.00% (639) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Vehicles |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 270 |
| 2019 | 328 |
| 2018 | 333 |
| 2017 | 348 |
| 2016 | 427 |
| 2015 | 401 |
| 2014 | 417 |
| 2013 | 481 |
| Year | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 96 | 101 |
| 2019 | 115 | 130 |
| 2018 | 143 | 157 |
| 2017 | 109 | 141 |
| 2016 | 137 | 188 |
| 2015 | 142 | 206 |
| 2014 | 166 | 222 |
| 2013 | 148 | 224 |
| Year | Fatal | Serious | Slight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 60 | 144 |
| 2019 | 2 | 50 | 190 |
| 2018 | 1 | 41 | 257 |
| 2017 | 1 | 29 | 228 |
| 2016 | 5 | 43 | 285 |
| 2014 | 4 | 49 | 323 |
| 2013 | 2 | 59 | 198 |
| 2012 | 3 | 36 | 318 |
| Year | Driver | Passenger | Predestrian |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 144 | 58 | 19 |
| 2019 | 148 | 57 | 23 |
| 2018 | 167 | 71 | 38 |
| 2017 | 172 | 59 | 33 |
| 2016 | 218 | 88 | 27 |
| 2015 | 232 | 76 | 22 |
| 2014 | 256 | 101 | 30 |
| 2013 | 239 | 91 | 49 |
| Year | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 22 |
| 2019 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| 2018 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 37 | 29 |
| 2017 | 21 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 35 | 29 |
| 2016 | 16 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 46 | 28 |
| 2015 | 20 | 38 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 32 |
| 2014 | 23 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 32 |
| 2013 | 24 | 28 | 44 | 40 | 42 | 41 | 40 |
| Reference | Date | Latitude | Longitude | Casualties | Vehicles | Speed Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04C058704 | 23/06/2004 14:57 | 53.629148 | -2.70962 | 12 | 3 | 40 |
| 04CA06116 | 07/12/2006 08:30 | 53.672451 | -2.616043 | 9 | 2 | 40 |
| 04SC15235 | 13/09/2015 09:49 | 53.638483 | -2.597532 | 9 | 2 | 70 |
| 04C082203 | 21/09/2003 08:35 | 53.660505 | -2.664899 | 9 | 3 | 30 |
| 04TA13225 | 28/12/2013 08:02 | 53.670682 | -2.686811 | 9 | 4 | 70 |
On 23/06/2004 at 14:57 there was a serious accident on the B5250. The B5250 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 40mph and the junction was a T or staggered junction. 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
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1Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
13Severity
SeriousCar Passenger
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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
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2Gender
FemaleAge
12Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
52Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
13Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
13Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
13Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
8Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
13Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
9Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
13Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
12Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
65Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
11Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
34Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
10Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
13Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
12Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Vehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Moving offVehicle Direction was From
NorthVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
42Engine Capacity (cc)
3199Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
3Driver Home Area Type
RuralVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
NorthVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneVehicle Leaving Carriageway
Offside and jackknifedHit Object Off Carriageway
Other permanent object1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
52Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
12Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
3Vehicle Type
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or underVehicle Manoeuvre
ParkedVehicle Direction was From
ParkedVehicle Direction was To
ParkedVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneAge of Driver
31Driver Home Area Type
Small townOn 07/12/2006 at 08:30 there was a slight accident on the B6228. The B6228 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 40mph and the junction was a T or staggered junction. 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
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
14Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
15Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
12Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
12Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
-1Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
-1Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
8Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
-1Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
-1Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
9Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
-1Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Vehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Slowing or stoppingVehicle Direction was From
NorthVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneJunction Location
Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach1st Point of Impact
NearsideWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Taking pupil to/from schoolAge of Driver
58Engine Capacity (cc)
3972Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
10Driver Home Area Type
Small townVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Turning rightVehicle Direction was From
EastVehicle Direction was To
NorthVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneJunction Location
Entering main road1st Point of Impact
OffsideWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesAge of Driver
18Engine Capacity (cc)
1124Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
7Driver Home Area Type
RuralOn 13/09/2015 at 09:49 there was a slight accident on the M61. The M61 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
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1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
47Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
18Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
18Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
33Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
31Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
3Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
9Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
6Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
33Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
8Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
12Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Changing lane to leftVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
North WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneSkidding and Overturning
SkiddedVehicle Leaving Carriageway
NearsideHit Object Off Carriageway
Road sign or traffic signal1st Point of Impact
NearsideWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
47Engine Capacity (cc)
1368Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
11Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or underVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
North WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneSkidding and Overturning
Skidded and overturnedVehicle Leaving Carriageway
NearsideHit Object Off Carriageway
Tree1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
33Engine Capacity (cc)
2402Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
14Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 21/09/2003 at 08:35 there was a slight accident on the A581. The A581 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 30mph. The was daylight 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
1Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
41Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
13Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
15Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
40Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
15Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
8Vehicle Reference
3Gender
MaleAge
12Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
3Gender
MaleAge
12Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
9Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
14Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
15Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicles
Vehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Waiting to go - held upVehicle Direction was From
WestVehicle Direction was To
EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
BackAge of Driver
41Engine Capacity (cc)
1242Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
7Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
WestVehicle Direction was To
EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneSkidding and Overturning
Skidded1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
20Engine Capacity (cc)
1118Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
2Vehicle Reference
3Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Waiting to go - held upVehicle Direction was From
WestVehicle Direction was To
EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
BackAge of Driver
40Engine Capacity (cc)
1360Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
3Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 28/12/2013 at 08:02 there was a serious accident on the M6. The M6 is a dual carriageway with a speed limit of 70mph. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
9Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
12Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
5Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
51Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
42Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
6Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
4Gender
MaleAge
46Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
54Severity
SeriousCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
8Vehicle Reference
4Gender
FemaleAge
46Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
39Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Small townVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
NorthVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneSkidding and Overturning
SkiddedVehicle Leaving Carriageway
Nearside and overturned1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
42Driver Home Area Type
Small townVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
NorthVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneSkidding and Overturning
SkiddedVehicle Leaving Carriageway
Nearside1st Point of Impact
BackWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
54Engine Capacity (cc)
1997Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
7Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
3Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
NorthVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneSkidding and Overturning
SkiddedVehicle Leaving Carriageway
Nearside1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Journey as part of workAge of Driver
39Engine Capacity (cc)
1364Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
4Driver Home Area Type
Small townVehicle Reference
4Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
NorthVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneSkidding and Overturning
SkiddedVehicle Leaving Carriageway
Nearside1st Point of Impact
OffsideWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
46Engine Capacity (cc)
1968Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
3Driver Home Area Type
Urban area