New research has found that vans make over 30 million toll road crossings a year, contributing a substantial £123 million to toll revenues. Major roads like the M6 mainline and M25 Dartford Crossing are the top earners, each raking in over £30 million annually from van toll charges.

The study, by Go.Compare Van Insurance, reviewed toll charges across the nation and the estimated number of crossings made by vans. It has revealed how much money van drivers are parting with on toll charges, and which toll roads are the most expensive for van users to cross.

Van charges for toll roads in England:

The most expensive toll charge is on the M6 mainline at a huge £15.30. Considering that around 9000 van users cross the M6 every day, this is a significant amount to fork out just to cross the 27-mile road.

The Mersey Tunnels are the second most expensive toll road, charging vans £4 to cross. Despite the charges being cheaper than the M6, vans use these roads more often than the M6, with over 13,000 crossings every day.

Revenue made by vans on toll roads in England:

The comparison site has revealed the daily and annual revenue that England’s most notorious toll crossings generate through van drivers alone. This highlights the significance of these routes for vans, despite the amount of cash it regularly costs them.

It may not come as a surprise that these hugely popular toll roads generate such a significant amount of revenue, as even smaller roads like the Clifton Suspension Bridge generate over £2,000 daily, adding up to £788,400 each year.

Tom Banks, motoring expert at Go.Compare, said: “Van drivers are really feeling the pinch when it comes to toll charges, especially with the hefty £15.30 fee for using the M6. Being aware of these costs is vital for van drivers, so they can plan their routes wisely.

“Van users may want to look into finding the best alternatives to using these roads if they’re frequent travellers. However, it’s important to be mindful of the additional fuel costs and mileage that come with these options. Van drivers should weigh the potential savings from avoiding toll charges against the possibility of elevated mileage and subsequent insurance costs.”

More information about the research can be found on Go.Compare’s website.