Car Accidents in Alcester

Alcester is the most dangerous parish in Warwickshire, and is the most dangerous overall out of Warwickshire's 31 towns, villages, cities and districts. Throughout the United Kingdom, it is the 23rd most dangerous parish, and the 41st most dangerous overall out of the United Kingdom's 3038 towns, villages, cities and districts. In 2020 Alcester had 11 crashes which is 0.66% (1657) of the 1668 crashes in Warwickshire.

In 2020, Alcester had the worst number of Fatal Crashes overall out of parish in Warwickshire, the total number of Fatal Crashes in Alcester was 2 compared to 22 in the region. 2020 was also a bad year for Alcester as they had the most number of Crashes in the Light out of every parish in Warwickshire. Alcester also recorded the worst number of Minor Crashes in Warwickshire during 2020 out of parish in Warwickshire.

The most common type of crash condition is Minor Crashes at 914 in total and in 2020 there was 20 incidents. On the other hand, the least common type of crash condition is Fatal Crashes at 29 in total and in 2020 there was 2 occurrences

Number of Crashes

The total number of Crashes between 1999-2020 was 778. The year with the highest number of Crashes was 70 in 1999. The year with the lowest number of Crashes was 11 in 2020. There is a 536.36% (59) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.

Year Crashes
2020 11
2019 18
2018 25
2017 12
2016 32
2015 30
2014 31
2013 40

Number of Casualties

The total number of Casualties between 1979-2020 was 1215. The year with the highest number of Casualties was 112 in 1999. The year with the lowest number of Casualties was 1 in 1998. There is a 11100.00% (111) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.

Year Casualties
2020 26
2019 22
2018 19
2017 44
2016 42
2015 50
2014 46
2013 53

Number of Vehicles

The total number of Vehicles between 1979-2020 was 1581. The year with the highest number of Vehicles was 140 in 1999. The year with the lowest number of Vehicles was 2 in 1998. There is a 6900.00% (138) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.

Year Vehicles
2020 40
2019 38
2018 20
2017 56
2016 57
2015 70
2014 64
2013 71

Alcester Compared to Warwickshire in 2020

Number of Female and Male Accidents

Year Female Male
2020 8 18
2019 5 17
2018 16 16
2017 20 24
2016 17 25
2015 18 32
2014 23 11
2013 22 31

Number of Casualties by Severity Type

Year Fatal Serious Slight
2020 2 4 20
2018 1 7 15
2014 1 5 40
2013 1 17 35
2010 2 6 23
2007 3 11 36
2006 1 38
2005 5 9 48

Number of Casualties by Driver, Passenger, and Pedestrians

Year Driver Passenger Predestrian
2020 19 6 1
2019 21 1
2018 28 2 2
2017 29 4 2
2016 29 11 2
2015 39 8 3
2014 37 7 2
2013 36 13 4

Number of Crashes per day of the Week

Year Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
2020 5 2 3 3 4 3
2019 2 3 4 2 2 1 4
2016 5 6 3 5 3 7 3
2015 4 5 7 1 4 6 3
2014 3 4 4 6 5 5 4
2013 6 4 3 4 7 7 7
2012 4 7 8 7 6 3 4
2011 1 2 4 1 5 6 9

Crash Reference 230590311 the Worst Crash in Alcester

On 27/02/2005 at 04:45 there was a fatal accident on the A46. The A46 is a dual carriageway with a speed limit of 70mph. The was darkness with no 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

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

38

Severity

Fatal

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

51

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

70

Severity

Serious

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

30

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

37

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

7

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

-1

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

46

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

8

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

51

Severity

Fatal

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

9

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

50

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

10

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

42

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Casualty Reference

11

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

43

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats)

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

Skidding and Overturning

Skidded and overturned

Vehicle Leaving Carriageway

Nearside

Hit Object Off Carriageway

Near/Offside crash barrier

1st Point of Impact

Nearside

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Journey as part of work

Age of Driver

38

Engine Capacity (cc)

2496

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

9

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Crash Reference 230001050 the Second Worst Crash in Alcester

On 18/06/2000 at 18:12 there was a serious accident on the B4090. The B4090 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 60mph. The was daylight and the weather was no windy with dry road conditions. A police officer attended the scene of the accident

Casualties

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

17

Severity

Serious

Casualty Type

Motorcycle (1979-1998)

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

22

Severity

Serious

Casualty Type

Motorcycle (1979-1998)

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

-1

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

-1

Severity

Serious

Casualty Type

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

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

38

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Small town

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

-1

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Casualty Reference

7

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Male

Age

52

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Rural

Casualty Reference

8

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Female

Age

52

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Rural

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

13

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Small town

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

4

Gender

Female

Age

15

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Small town

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Motorcycle (1979-1998)

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

Age of Driver

22

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

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

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

Engine Capacity (cc)

1372

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

6

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

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

Towing and Articulation

Single trailer

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

Back

Age of Driver

38

Engine Capacity (cc)

2389

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

7

Driver Home Area Type

Small town

Vehicle Reference

3

Vehicle Type

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

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

Age of Driver

52

Engine Capacity (cc)

1905

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

5

Driver Home Area Type

Rural

Vehicle Reference

4

Vehicle Type

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

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

Age of Driver

46

Engine Capacity (cc)

2544

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Driver Home Area Type

Small town

Crash Reference 230001244 the Third Worst Crash in Alcester

On 22/07/2000 at 23:40 there was a slight accident on the C0. The C0 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 30mph and the junction was a T or staggered junction there was also a footbridge / subway nearby. The was darkness streetlights and the weather was no windy with dry road conditions. A police officer attended the scene of the accident

Casualties

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

6

Severity

Serious

Pedestrian Location

In carriageway, crossing elsewhere

Pedestrian Movement

Crossing from driver's nearside

Casualty Type

Pedestrian

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

25

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Taxi (excluding private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

6

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

8

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

40

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Small town

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

37

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

37

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

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

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

Age of Driver

27

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

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

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

Hit Object Off Carriageway

Other permanent object

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

40

Engine Capacity (cc)

1998

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

9

Driver Home Area Type

Small town

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Taxi (excluding private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

South East

Vehicle Direction was To

East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Skidding and Overturning

Overturned

1st Point of Impact

Nearside

Age of Driver

17

Driver Home Area Type

Small town

Crash Reference 230000439

On 11/03/2000 at 14:00 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 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

30

Severity

Slight

Pedestrian Location

In carriageway, not crossing

Pedestrian Movement

In carriageway, stationary - not crossing (standing or playing)

Casualty Type

Pedestrian

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

20

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

1

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Small town

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

16

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

29

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Small town

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

50

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Small town

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

12

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Small town

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

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

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

Hit Object in Carriageway

Open door of vehicle

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

32

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

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

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

1st Point of Impact

Nearside

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

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

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

1st Point of Impact

Nearside

Age of Driver

20

Engine Capacity (cc)

1242

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

2

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

2

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

50

Engine Capacity (cc)

1389

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

7

Driver Home Area Type

Small town

Crash Reference 230390646

On 25/04/2003 at 15:25 there was a serious accident on the A422. The A422 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 60mph. The was daylight and the weather was no windy with oil or diesel road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident

Casualties

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

4

Gender

Male

Age

33

Severity

Serious

Casualty Type

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

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

4

Gender

Female

Age

11

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

4

Gender

Male

Age

7

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

5

Gender

Male

Age

18

Severity

Serious

Casualty Type

Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

5

Gender

Female

Age

18

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

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

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Overtaking moving vehicle - offside

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

North West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Age of Driver

28

Engine Capacity (cc)

1994

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

17

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

North West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Engine Capacity (cc)

1124

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Vehicle Reference

5

Vehicle Type

Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

North West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

47

Engine Capacity (cc)

5958

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

4

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Slowing or stopping

Vehicle Direction was From

North West

Vehicle Direction was To

East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Age of Driver

23

Engine Capacity (cc)

1868

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

4

Vehicle Reference

4

Vehicle Type

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

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Slowing or stopping

Vehicle Direction was From

North West

Vehicle Direction was To

East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Skidding and Overturning

Skidded

Vehicle Leaving Carriageway

Nearside

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

33

Engine Capacity (cc)

1984

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

2

Crashes by Postcode in Alcester

Postcode Crashes Crashes Total % Casualties Vehicles
B49 5 409 52.57% 640 835
B49 6 369 47.43% 575 746