Glenshane Pass (A6, Castledawson – Dungiven)
Crashed on the Glenshane? Here's What to Do
Northern Ireland's highest main road is unforgiving in bad weather. Get visible, get warm, and call us — our partners recover from the Glenshane in all conditions.
24/7 including holidays · Zero cost for non-fault drivers · No-claims bonus protected
The Glenshane is a different kind of road
Climbing to over 300 metres between Castledawson and Dungiven, the Glenshane Pass is the main Belfast–Derry route and one of the most exposed roads in the country. Fog, black ice, snow gates and crosswinds turn routine journeys difficult — and when a collision happens up there, conditions that caused it also complicate the recovery.
If you've crashed: hazards on, and get everyone out and off the carriageway on the verge side — visibility for approaching traffic can be a few car lengths in fog. In winter, stay warm and stay put off the road; don't start walking the mountain.
All-weather recovery, both directions
Our recovery partners cover the A6 corridor from both the Derry side and the Mid-Ulster side, in conditions that stop ordinary traffic. Call 02890 024 744, describe where you are — the Ponderosa, the summit, the Dungiven descent — and we'll dispatch from whichever side reaches you faster.
As always: like-for-like replacement vehicle, managed repairs and a fully handled claim, free when the accident wasn't your fault.
Weather, liability and honest advice
"It was icy" doesn't decide a claim — drivers must adjust to conditions, and a driver who slides into you on ice is usually still liable. Equally, single-vehicle weather accidents are generally your own insurer's territory, and we'll tell you that straight rather than waste your time. Photos of the road surface and weather at the scene make liability conversations much shorter.
HOW IT WORKS
One phone call and it's handled. Here's what happens from the moment you ring us.
Call us — day or night
Speak to a real person in our Belfast office on 02890 024 744. We take the details and give you an honest view on liability, free.
Recovery & replacement
We recover your vehicle and deliver a like-for-like replacement car, usually the same day, wherever you are in NI or Ireland.
We manage the claim
Repairs booked, insurers dealt with, every cost pursued against the at-fault driver's insurance. You pay no excess and lose no bonus.
Back to normal
Your car comes back properly repaired — or properly valued if written off — and you hand back the replacement. Simple as that.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
We've helped customers get peace of mind all across Northern Ireland & Ireland. Contact us if you've just been in an accident or need help with a claim.
From start to finish, Sarah-Jane handled everything for me with class. I would highly recommend 4 Accident Management to deal with any accident to make life easier 👏🏼👏🏼
More people need to know about 4 Accident Management - they looked after me during such a difficult time. I couldn't be more thankful for all their help and assistance. I would highly recommend them to everyone involved in a Non-Fault Road Traffic Accident!
I contacted 4AccidentManagement based off a recommendation, and to be totally honest, I'm so thankful I did. They managed my case with such diligence, from beginning to end. They also continued to remain in contact with any relevant updates. My sincere thanks to you and the team for all your help and hard work. I genuinely could not recommend you enough!
I really cannot praise this company enough, especially Sarah-Jane. I recently had a Non-Fault accident and I contacted the team who put me at ease straight away. The customer service is brilliant. Sarah-Jane arranged a hire car and I was back on the road the same day. Thank you so much for taking all the stress away and for being very informative and professional throughout. I would highly recommend this company to take care of your needs after an accident as they go above and beyond. Thank you!
MOST COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We understand how overwhelming it can be. Here are answers to the questions we hear most often.
A car slid on ice into mine on the Glenshane — is that just "nobody's fault"?
No. Ice explains a skid; it doesn't excuse it. Drivers are required to adjust speed and distance to conditions, so the sliding driver is usually liable. Call us and we'll assess it properly.
The snow gates were about to close — will recovery still come?
Our partners work the Glenshane in the worst of it, but nobody beats a closed road. If conditions are marginal, call us immediately — the sooner we dispatch, the better the odds we lift you before closure. Your safety comes first, always.
I broke down (not crashed) on the pass — can you still help?
Our specialty is accident management, but call us anyway on 02890 024 744 — we'll either help directly or make sure you're pointed to someone who can, rather than leave you stranded on a mountain.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Our 24/7 helpline is here for immediate advice and support.
HAD AN ACCIDENT? WE'RE READY NOW.
Call our 24/7 helpline and let us take it from here — recovery, replacement car, repairs and the claim, at no cost to you.