Browns Plains Road has been listed as one of the worst crash hot spots in the Brisbane region.
Data from AAMI analysed more than 350,000 motor insurance claims across the country for the 2021-22 financial year and found what it believes to be the most dangerous roads.
Spokesperson Anna Cartwright said the data revealed nose to tail collisions were the most common type of crash, with over a quarter of drivers (27%) crashing this way.
She said most of the spots were major arterial roads with multiple traffic lights and intersections, which led to extreme congestion during peak periods.
Most roads were in Brisbane city, with Gympie Road at Chermside rated the worst.
Logan Road at Mt Gravatt was the second nastiest road.
Browns Plains Road was one of four newcomers to the top 10 list, along with Gympie Road at Kedron, Waterworks Road at Ashgrove and Beaudesert Road in Calamvale.
Ms Cartwright said while each of the top 10 hot spots had their own, individual factors which contributed to their position in the rankings, they did all share some commonalities.
“These hot spots are generally major arterial roads, that are intersecting with local streets through high traffic industrial, educational and shopping precincts – meaning they are consistently busy throughout the day,” Ms Cartwright said.
For Queenslanders across the state, AAMI’s data identified nose to tail collisions as the most common type of crash.
“Driver distraction is a leading cause of nose to tail collisions, and to avoid them, Queenslanders need to concentrate more on what’s happening in front of them and less on multitasking,” Ms Cartwright said.
“Tailgating is another behaviour that can lead to nose to tail collisions – especially during peak hour traffic. Maintaining a good distance between you and the car in front is one of the most effective ways of keeping yourself and others safe. It also allows additional time to stop if the car in front suddenly brakes.”
In Queensland, Fridays were the worst day of the week for accidents (16%), while mornings proved the most common time with almost one third (28%) of accidents occurring during the hours of 9.30am–1pm.
Men aged 35-49 were the most likely to be involved in an accident.
“Regardless of the day or time, driving through one of the identified hot spots, dropping your kids off at school or simply popping out to the local shops, every time you get behind the wheel, we urge Queenslanders to maintain focus on the task at hand, follow the speed limit and abide by all road rules,” Ms Cartwright said.
“Most risks on the road can be mitigated if people pay attention and drive to the conditions.”
