This report covers 30 police-recorded collisions on the M48 between 18 February 2020 and 1 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, 2 were fatal (6.7%), 6 were serious (20%), and 22 resulted in slight injuries. A total of 31 casualties were recorded across 56 vehicles.
The UKTU Danger Score of 32/100 is calculated from collision frequency, fatality count, severity ratio, and total casualty count.
📈 Increasing — collisions increased from 2 to 6
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| Reference | Date | Time | Junction | Speed | Weather | Casualties | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025610047025 | 01 Nov 2025 | 02:33 | Not at junction | 50mph | Fine no high winds | 1 | 1 |
| 2023610035523 | 31 Jul 2023 | 02:24 | Not at junction | 70mph | Raining no high wind | 1 | 3 |