Ford Transit Custom and Volvo S60 and Vauxhall Astra crash on the A37 in Taunton and Bridgwater - 6 Jan 2025

Accident reference 2025520500265

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 6 January 2025 at 09:46 a slight collision occurred near A37, Taunton and Bridgwater involving 3 vehicles (volvo s60, vauxhall astra, ford transit custom) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.040230, -2.654900

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2025520500265
Police Reference 520500265
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Avon & Somerset
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A37
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Highway Authority E06000066
Current Highway Authority E06000066
LSOA Code E01029211

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards None

Enhanced Collision Data

Injury Based Classification Yes
Adjusted Serious Casualties 0
Adjusted Slight Casualties 1

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLVO S60
Engine Capacity 2401cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Personal business or leisure
IMD Decile 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Personal business or leisure
IMD Decile 10 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM
Engine Capacity 1996cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead

Driver Information

Age 60
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 25
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

IMD Decile 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

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Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.