Ten years of claims data reveal the most dangerous roads

The M4 Motorway in Parramatta is a familiar name on our crash hotspot list. Overall, it ranked #5 in the past decade. This section carries a lot of traffic, so stay alert.

Pennant Hills Road in Pennant Hills comes in at #4. This is no surprise, given the bumper-to-bumper peak hour traffic. Recent infrastructure booms have increased the number of vehicles on the road, leading to more collisions.

The Chatswood stretch of the Pacific Highway claims the 3^rd spot on our list. This section carries heavy volumes of traffic, as the main connecting road of the northern suburbs. But there’s good news! This road has been dropping down the list in the last two years. Let’s keep it up!

The Pacific Highway does it again! Its Coffs Harbour stretch is ranked the 2nd most dangerous road in New South Wales, over the past decade! Let’s hope things improve once the Coffs Harbour bypass is complete!

The Hume Highway in Liverpool has been the #1 most dangerous road in New South Wales for nine years straight! The only exception was in 2014, when it was #2.

Take care around the Elizabeth Drive intersection – the nearby hospital and shopping centre bring in a lot of traffic. Stay alert and help us change the stats!

Gungahlin Drive in Gungahlin comes in at #5, overall. As the suburb of Gungahlin grows, so does the congestion. Stay alert on this major arterial road. Let’s hope things will ease with the completion of the upgrades to double the number of lanes in both directions.

The Monaro Highway in Fyshwick is a familiar face on our Crash Index. It comes in at #4 overall, in the last ten years. Fyshwick is a hotspot, no matter the road. So, practise caution here.

Up to the city’s north, the Gundaroo Drive in Gungahlin claims the 3rd spot, overall. Hopefully the ongoing upgrade will improve the stats next year!

The Hume stretch of the Monaro Highway comes in at #2, overall. In the past decade, it claimed #1 five times and #2 thrice! It’s no surprise, with its heavy commuter traffic and speeding motorists. Stay extra alert around the many traffic light intersections.

There’s hope though - the ongoing roadworks are expected to make the area safer for everyone!

Canberra Avenue and Monaro Highway have been jostling for the top spot for years. But the crash crown goes to Canberra Avenue in Fyshwick, overall. In the past decade, this infamous road sat at #1 for five years, and #2 for four. Help us change the stats by avoiding peak hour congestion if you can. Let’s hope this major arterial road slides down our list soon.

Springvale Road in Springvale consistently claimed the 5th spot in the past decade. Practise caution; this road is a frequent offender. But there’s good news – it’s been slowly sliding down our list in recent years.

Burwood Highway in Burwood takes 4^th place, overall. This is a high traffic area, with shopping centre crowds and general commuters. Stay alert and help us change the stats.

Coming in at #3 overall, is the Maroondah Highway in Ringwood. This notorious road took the Victorian crash crown last year!

The Eastland Shopping Centre sits right next to the road, so plenty of shoppers share the streets. Leave some space between you and the car in front!

Springvale Road in Glen Waverley consistently came in at #2. This major north-south connector is infamous for heavy traffic, especially around The Glen. In the past decade, it held #2 seven times and #1 twice!

Plenty Road in Bundoora has taken the #1 spot for eight years running! It’s officially the most dangerous road in Victoria.

This road is a major arterial, which means drivers deal with several lanes, lots of entry points, and a tram line down the middle. We’d hoped to see it drop with the new speed limits, but things remain the same. Stay safe and help us change the stats. Plenty Road has worn the crash crown for too long.

West Terrace in Adelaide takes 5th place, overall. As the westernmost road of the city centre, West Terrace gets a lot of traffic from the Anzac Highway.

This road even came in at #2 last year! Be alert the next time you drive into the city.

Stuart Highway in Coober Pedy has been creeping up the ranks over the last decade. It comes in at #4 overall, taking the #2 spot in 2021 and 2022. If you’re planning a great Aussie road trip, check your tyres, pack an emergency kit, and pull over if you need some shut eye.

Prospect Road in Prospect is no stranger to our Crash Index. It comes in at #3, overall. This is a congested, suburb-spanning road that’s tricky to navigate, especially when there’s start-stop traffic. Stay alert here!

North Terrace in Adelaide comes in at #2, overall. The congestion and tram extension make this area tricky, especially at peak hour. Keep your eyes on the road! Driver distraction is a common cause of accidents.

The South Australian crash crown goes to Marion Road in Marion. It was the #1 most dangerous road every single year in the past decade!

This busy road carries P-platers commuting to Flinders University. It also links Adelaide’s largest shopping centre. Traffic volumes spike during peak shopping hours, leading to more collisions.

Be cautious and help us change the stats!

Wellington Street in Launceston comes in at #5, overall. This familiar face came in at #1 in 2016 and #3 in 2023. Maintain a good distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Let’s keep Launceston known for its natural beauty, not accidents.

Macquarie Street in Hobart takes 4th place, overall. This major one-way couplet carries a lot of traffic into the city, which means congestion is almost assured. It came in at #2 in 2020 and #3 in 2022. Practise caution here!

The Tasman highway is notorious for accidents, especially the Hobart stretch. It claims 3rd place, overall. In 2020 and 2023, it shamefully held the #2 spot. Stay alert on this infamous road to help us change the stats!

The Brooker Highway in Hobart comes in at #2, overall. This major arterial road is one of the busiest roads in Tassie. It held this position four times in the past decade, and even took Tassie’s crash crown twice! But there’s good news – this highway has been sliding down our list in the last year. Let’s keep that up!

Sandy Bay Road in Sandy Bay is Tassie’s #1 most dangerous road, overall! This road is a repeat offender, coming in at #2, three times in the last ten years. It also held the #1 spot twice! Locals are all too familiar with the congestion here. So, stay alert and avoid travelling at peak hour if you can. We're hoping this road will drop down our list soon!

Joondalup Drive in Joondalup claims the 5th spot, overall. This road runs through the fast-growing suburb of Joondalup, so congestion is hard to avoid. There’s good news though. In recent years, it’s been quickly sliding down our list.

Coming in at #4 overall is Karrinyup Road in Karrinyup. This road even claimed the 2nd spot twice in the past decade. The area can be tricky to navigate with its heavy traffic and shopping centre crowds.

Claiming the 3^rd spot is Mitchell Freeway in Perth. This familiar face often ranks high on our Crash Index. It was the 2nd most dangerous road in Western Australia last year! Let’s hope things improve with the new Mitchell Freeway Extension.

The Great Eastland Highway in Midland takes 2^nd place, overall. In the past decade, it came in at #2 five times, and #1 in 2020. With the Midland Gate Shopping Centre nearby, traffic is in no short supply. Stay safe and help us change the stats!

The Cannington stretch of the Albany Highway has held onto the #1 spot for nine years in the past decade! The only exception was in 2020, when it came in at #2. With busy stretches around the Westfield and plenty of intersections to keep track of, this road will likely be a mainstay for years to come.

Stay alert when driving through or popping into the shops. Help us push this highway down our list.

Tiger Brennan Drive in Berrimah claims the 5^th spot, overall. This road has been a familiar face on our list in the past decade. That’s no surprise to locals who deal with the congestion firsthand.

The Stuart Highway in Stuart Park comes in at #4, overall. In the past decade, it ranked #3 four times (most recently in 2023) and #2 three times. This repeat offender runs through the beachside park, one of the city’s largest and most popular outdoor spaces. Stay alert here!

The Stuart Highway continues to dominate our list. Its Katherine stretch takes the 3^rd spot, overall. In the past decade, it came in at #3 two times, and #2 five times.

This overrepresentation proves that drivers must stay vigilant for their entire drive, not just a single stretch.

The Stuart Highway strikes again! The Alice Springs stretch comes in at #2, overall. This notorious road ranked #2 and #3, three times separately in the past decade. Stay cautious behind the wheel, whether you’re a local commuter or a visitor taking the great Aussie road trip!

The Stuart Highway in Darwin is the Northern Territory’s #1 most dangerous road! It held the #1 spot for ten years in a row!

Be extra cautious when heading into the city! This infamous road has been wearing the crash crown for far too long. Stay safe and help us end its shameful streak!