Queensland's worst intersections uncovered

A top 10 list of Queensland's worst intersections has been released, revealing the most common spots for serious crashes in the Sunshine State.

Compiled by the Department of Transport and Main Roads, the top spot was given to the intersection at Florence Street and Mulgrave Road in Cairns, with nine major crashes and 10 serious casualties reported between June 1, 2018, and May 31, 2021.

The Cairns intersection is the only entry from Far North Queensland, as all other major incident sites are limited to South East Queensland – with the most northerly site listed as the Denison Street and Derby Street crossing in Rockhampton.

*Intersection is being upgraded.

**Intersection may be considered for potential works as part of the Cairns Ring Road Project.

***Rankings are ordered by number of serious crashes, serious casualties, fatal crashes, and fatalities. Rankings 7 and 8 had a different number of fatal crashes or fatalities.

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Of the remaining eight intersections, one is in Toowoomba, three are in the Moreton Bay region just north of Brisbane, and five are located in Logan, the city between the state's capital and the Gold Coast.

Queensland insurer RACQ believes the data from these affected sites will spur on change from the State Government to improve local roads, with a number of the intersections already slated for upgrades.

“We want all levels of government to prioritise these intersections for safety upgrades," said Susan Furze, RACQ's head of public policy.

"We know investing in infrastructure projects helps reduce congestion, and, importantly, improves safety for all drivers in Queensland.

“We know many Queenslanders will have to navigate one of these intersections or other potential danger spots on their daily travels. That’s why it’s vital to not rush, pay extra attention to traffic signs and signals, give way correctly, and always leave a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front.”

Traffic collisions in Queensland last year attributed to the state recording a 10.2 per cent increase over the year prior in road fatalities, as 291 motorists died locally throughout 2021 with a total of 1126 killed across Australia as a whole.