Car Accidents in Cannock Chase

Cannock Chase is the safest district in Staffordshire, and is the 13th safest overall out of Staffordshire's 53 towns, villages, cities and districts. Throughout the United Kingdom, it is the fifth safest district, and the 86th safest overall out of the United Kingdom's 3038 towns, villages, cities and districts. In 2020 Cannock Chase had 98 crashes which is 15.73% (623) of the 721 crashes in Staffordshire.

In 2019, Cannock Chase had the least number of Fatal Crashes overall out of district in Staffordshire. 2020 was also a good year for Cannock Chase as they had the least number of Crashes in the Light out of every district in Staffordshire. Cannock Chase also recorded the least number of Minor Crashes in Staffordshire during 2020 out of district in Staffordshire.

The most common type of crash condition is Minor Crashes at 9428 in total and in 2020 there was 124 incidents. On the other hand, the least common type of crash condition is Fatal Crashes at 67 in total

Number of Crashes

The total number of Crashes between 1999-2020 was 5943. The year with the highest number of Crashes was 410 in 1999. The year with the lowest number of Crashes was 98 in 2020. There is a 318.37% (312) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.

Year Crashes
2020 98
2019 151
2018 133
2017 176
2016 209
2015 259
2014 232
2013 240

Number of Casualties

The total number of Casualties between 1980-2020 was 10628. The year with the highest number of Casualties was 775 in 1999. The year with the lowest number of Casualties was 1 in 1983. There is a 77400.00% (774) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.

Year Casualties
2020 136
2019 173
2018 217
2017 247
2016 249
2015 339
2014 354
2013 298

Number of Vehicles

The total number of Vehicles between 1980-2020 was 14547. The year with the highest number of Vehicles was 1051 in 1999. The year with the lowest number of Vehicles was 1 in 1983. There is a 105000.00% (1050) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.

Year Vehicles
2020 187
2019 264
2018 280
2017 314
2016 415
2015 502
2014 505
2013 460

Cannock Chase Compared to Staffordshire in 2020

Number of Female and Male Accidents

Year Female Male
2020 55 81
2019 88 118
2018 96 106
2017 96 148
2016 116 141
2015 159 149
2014 166 204
2013 145 186

Number of Casualties by Severity Type

Year Fatal Serious Slight
2019 2 27 180
2018 1 13 201
2017 1 22 211
2014 3 14 334
2013 4 12 318
2012 3 28 293
2011 3 21 325
2010 2 25 332

Number of Casualties by Driver, Passenger, and Pedestrians

Year Driver Passenger Predestrian
2020 84 28 17
2019 127 38 34
2018 124 68 12
2017 149 57 41
2016 174 62 31
2015 222 85 38
2014 227 76 37
2013 197 93 26

Number of Crashes per day of the Week

Year Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
2020 12 7 14 14 16 15 13
2019 19 14 24 11 30 30 13
2018 7 21 12 18 23 23 19
2017 18 28 19 26 17 26 26
2016 23 34 37 25 24 39 23
2015 26 33 38 25 45 43 41
2014 14 37 43 41 35 40 33
2013 22 34 32 30 46 36 32

Crash Reference 20h006033 the Worst Crash in Cannock Chase

On 29/07/2013 at 18:05 there was a fatal accident on the 0. The 0 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 30mph. 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

2

Gender

Female

Age

26

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

34

Severity

Fatal

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

35

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

38

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

48

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

7

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

-1

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

8

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

-1

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

26

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

9

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

17

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

10

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

16

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

11

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

15

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

North West

Vehicle Direction was To

South 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

35

Engine Capacity (cc)

8268

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

12

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

South East

Vehicle Direction was To

North West

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

Not known

Age of Driver

34

Engine Capacity (cc)

1339

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

11

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Crash Reference 210353083 the Second Worst Crash in Cannock Chase

On 07/12/2018 at 20:50 there was a serious accident on the 0. The 0 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 30mph and the junction was a T or staggered junction. The was darkness streetlights 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

22

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

More deprived 20-30%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

22

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

Less deprived 10-20%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

23

Severity

Serious

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

Less deprived 30-40%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

23

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

Less deprived 40-50%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

-1

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Taxi/Private hire car occupant

IMD Decile

More deprived 10-20%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

44

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Taxi/Private hire car occupant

IMD Decile

More deprived 30-40%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

8

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

14

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Taxi/Private hire car occupant

IMD Decile

More deprived 30-40%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

7

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

47

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Taxi/Private hire car occupant

IMD Decile

More deprived 30-40%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

9

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

6

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Taxi/Private hire car occupant

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Overtaking - nearside

Vehicle Direction was From

West

Vehicle Direction was To

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

Offside

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Not known

Age of Driver

22

Engine Capacity (cc)

1390

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

4

Driver IMD Decile

Less deprived 10-20%

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Taxi/Private hire car

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

Junction Location

Cleared junction or waiting/parked at junction exit

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Journey as part of work

Engine Capacity (cc)

1997

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

7

Driver IMD Decile

More deprived 10-20%

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

3

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Parked

Vehicle Direction was From

Parked

Vehicle Direction was To

Parked

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

Not known

Engine Capacity (cc)

1461

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

3

Crash Reference 215304428 the Third Worst Crash in Cannock Chase

On 31/01/2005 at 21:20 there was a slight accident on the A5. The A5 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 50mph. The was darkness streetlights 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

2

Gender

Male

Age

15

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

15

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

14

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

8

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

22

Severity

Slight

Pedestrian Location

On footway or verge

Casualty Type

Pedestrian

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Male

Age

20

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Male

Age

19

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Small town

Casualty Reference

7

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Male

Age

16

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

17

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

3

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

North West

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

Skidding and Overturning

Skidded and overturned

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Age of Driver

19

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

North West

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

Skidding and Overturning

Skidded

Hit Object in Carriageway

Kerb

Vehicle Leaving Carriageway

Nearside

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Age of Driver

17

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Turning right

Vehicle Direction was From

South West

Vehicle Direction was To

South East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Junction Location

Entering main road

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Crash Reference 210001263

On 21/02/2010 at 22:40 there was a fatal accident on the A460. The A460 is a dual carriageway with a speed limit of 50mph. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident

Casualties

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

22

Severity

Fatal

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Female

Age

19

Severity

Serious

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Male

Age

25

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

22

Severity

Serious

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

-1

Severity

Serious

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

7

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Male

Age

19

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

20

Severity

Serious

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

8

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Female

Age

-1

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Car

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

Vehicle Leaving Carriageway

Offside and overturned

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Age of Driver

20

Engine Capacity (cc)

1764

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

16

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Car

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

Vehicle Leaving Carriageway

Offside and overturned

1st Point of Impact

Back

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Age of Driver

22

Engine Capacity (cc)

2967

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

9

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

3

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

South West

Vehicle Direction was To

North East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Age of Driver

19

Engine Capacity (cc)

1124

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

9

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Crash Reference 210026726

On 13/07/2015 at 00:04 there was a slight accident on the C0. The C0 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 60mph and the junction was a private drive or entrance. The was darkness with no streetlights 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

42

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

23

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

52

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

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

20

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

22

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

7

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

29

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

8

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

20

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

South East

Vehicle Direction was To

North West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Junction Location

Entering main road

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Not known

Age of Driver

42

Engine Capacity (cc)

1686

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

1

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats)

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

Junction Location

Mid Junction - on roundabout or on main road

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Not known

Age of Driver

52

Engine Capacity (cc)

2400

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

11

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area