Serious Vauxhall Zafira and Volkswagen Crafter crash on the M40 in Buckinghamshire - 18 Sep 2020
Accident reference 2020430293937
Accident summary
On Friday 18 September 2020 at 14:22 a serious collision occurred near M40, Buckinghamshire involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall zafira, volkswagen crafter) and 2 casualties (1 slight, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2020430293937 |
| Police Reference | 430293937 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Thames Valley |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M40 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 480 |
| Highway Authority | E06000060 |
| LSOA Code | E01017854 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SeriousVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL ZAFIRA |
| Vehicle Age | 17 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 38 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1968cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Age | 55 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 38 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 55 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 6 (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.