Motorists and riders of bicycles and scooters have been urged to take “extra care” on local roads.
Seven motor insurance claims for collisions with bicycles and scooters in Logan were made to RACQ Insurance between March 2024 and February 2025.
The same number of claims was also recorded in the city during that same period the year before.
Logan recorded two less claims than the average region in Queensland.
Across the state, the insurance company received 186 motor claims during the same period – an increase from 153 in the previous year and an average of one every second day.
According to the claims data, collisions peaked between 3pm and 5pm.
“The data highlights a real danger period in the busy afternoon commute with road users generally more tired and the sun setting which can impact visibility,” RACQ General Manager Advocacy Joshua Cooney said.
“As we enter the holiday period with more families, children, and tourists out and about, we urge everyone to slow down, follow the road rules and exercise an extra level of caution to prevent crashes on shared roads and pathways.”
Popular holiday hotspots like Townsville, and the Gold and Sunshine Coasts were in the top five for claims frequency.
Logan sat in the bottom half.
Mr Cooney said it was everyone’s responsibility to follow the road rules and help reduce the risk of crashes.
“Whether you’re behind the wheel or on two wheels, everyone has a role to play to stay safe on our roads,” he said.
“We’re seeing a fairly even split between motorists and riders being at fault, highlighting the need for all road users to prioritise safety and be mindful of each other.”
A recent RACQ survey found 75% of drivers encountered cyclists regularly, however only 10% said they knew all the rules for sharing the road with riders.
More than one in two people said they had a near-miss with a cyclist.
One in four admitted to not knowing many or an of the road rules for cyclists.
Mr Cooney reminded drivers that when the speed limit was 60km/h or less, they must leave a gap of at least one metre between their car and riders.
“If the speed limit is above 60km/h, then you need to give the rider at least 1.5 metres of space,” he explained.
“This could be the difference between getting home safely and a life-changing crash.”
