This report covers 34 police-recorded collisions on the A42 between 28 January 2020 and 23 November 2025. The data is sourced from the Department for Transport STATS19 dataset and reflects incidents reported to police forces across England and Wales.
Of these collisions, 3 were fatal (8.8%), 13 were serious (38.2%), and 18 resulted in slight injuries. A total of 45 casualties were recorded across 82 vehicles.
The UKTU Danger Score of 37/100 is calculated from collision frequency, fatality count, severity ratio, and total casualty count.
📈 Increasing — collisions increased from 5 to 7
🌤️ Weather Conditions
🛣️ Road Surface
💡 Light Conditions
🚦 Speed Limit Zones
| Reference | Date | Time | Junction | Speed | Weather | Casualties | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023332301182 | 29 Nov 2023 | 05:50 | Not at junction | 70mph | Fog or mist | 1 | 2 |
| 2021332100878 | 31 Oct 2021 | 18:38 | Not at junction | 70mph | Raining no high wind | 1 | 2 |
| 2020332001022 | 14 Oct 2020 | 02:50 | Not at junction | 70mph | Fine no high winds | 1 | 2 |