This report covers 323 police-recorded collisions on the M56 between 8 January 2020 and 27 December 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 (0.6%), 65 were serious (20.1%), and 256 resulted in slight injuries. A total of 467 casualties were recorded across 748 vehicles.
The UKTU Danger Score of 49/100 is calculated from collision frequency, fatality count, severity ratio, and total casualty count.
📈 Increasing — collisions increased from 45 to 62
🌤️ Weather Conditions
🛣️ Road Surface
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🚦 Speed Limit Zones
| Reference | Date | Time | Junction | Speed | Weather | Casualties | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024070849713 | 04 Oct 2024 | 20:18 | Unknown | 70mph | Fine no high winds | 1 | 2 |
| 202006XE76570 | 24 Oct 2020 | 21:45 | Not at junction | 70mph | Raining no high wind | 3 | 2 |