Many of the same roads appear on our crash hotspot list year after year

Up in the northwest, Richmond Road in Marsden Park has taken the #5 spot. Hopefully the planned works go ahead, and make this the last time we see this stretch. Sharing the 5th place is the Yagoona stretch of the Hume Highway, dropping down from 3rd place last year. Hopefully that trend continues.

Dropping to share 4^th place is the Auburn stretch of Parramatta Road, down from #2 where it sat last year. Any improvement is worth celebrating, so drive safe to knock it off the board next time. Jumping up to joint 4^th is Victoria Road in West Ryde. The combo of lots of intersections, a commercial hub, and the sunset glaring when driving west makes this a tricky stretch. Drive safe!

A newcomer approaches, with the Moorebank stretch of the M5 taking the #3 spot. Hopefully the upcoming upgrades can bust congestion and improve safety, so we won’t see this spot again.

The Parramatta stretch of the M4 jumped up to 2^nd place from 7^th last year. The M4 motorway carries a lot of traffic, so it being on this list shouldn’t be a surprise – but be careful nonetheless!

This one shouldn’t shock anyone: the Liverpool stretch of the Hume Highway has held onto the title of the #1 most dangerous road in Sydney for six years running. That’s without mentioning that it’s been a frequent lister for almost a decade. Be careful and help us change the stats.

Take care around the Elizabeth Drive intersection – the nearby shopping centre and hospital both bring in a lot of traffic, so it’s important to stay focused when passing through.

With different parts of Fyshwick and the Monaro Highway appearing later in the list, it’s no surprise that their crossover point made our list to sit at #5. Be careful along this stretch of road and help improve the stats. Dropping back to share 5^th place is Newcastle Street in Fyshwick, an arterial road in a suburb that frequents the Crash Index – it seems Fyshwick is still a hotspot no matter the road.

Climbing to 4^th place is Drakeford Drive in Kambah, a major arterial serving the southern suburbs. Be careful along this stretch, especially around the intersections dotted along the way.

Up to the city’s north now, where Gundaroo Drive in Gungahlin has jumped to retake the #3 spot. Hopefully the ongoing upgrade works will improve the stats here next year.

Canberra Avenue in Fyshwick has been knocked back to #2 this year, continuing the pattern set in 2020. Since it’s a major arterial that carries a lot of traffic, play it safe and help us see Canberra Avenue less on this list.

The back-and-forth between Monaro Highway in Hume and Canberra Avenue continues, with Monaro Highway taking back the #1 spot. The upcoming safety works are due to start late 2023, so hopefully they’ll mean the Monaro Highway will be safer for everyone.

This is a well-known hotspot that unfortunately sees a lot of accidents, so slow down and stay alert when heading to or from the city. Help us change the stats.

Dropping back to #5, Craigieburn Road in Craigieburn is undergoing upgrades that already seem to be bearing fruit. Though they’re not yet finished, any improvement is welcome – and hopefully is a sign we may be seeing the last of this road on our hotspot list.

Moving up to the #4 spot is Doncaster Road, Doncaster – which locals won’t be shocked about. Stay safe and be careful along this stretch to knock it off the Crash Index next year.

Jumping ahead to 3^rd place is the Maroondah Highway in Ringwood. The Eastland Shopping Centre sits right next to the road, so plenty of shoppers will be sharing the streets – so leave some space between your bumpers!

Holding the 2^nd spot yet again is Springvale Road in Glen Waverley. This major north-south connector is infamous for heavy traffic, especially around The Glen. This one won’t be leaving the Crash Index any time soon.

Plenty Road in Bundoora has held onto the #1 spot for six years running, solidifying its claim as the most dangerous road in Melbourne - and in Australia.

This road’s a major arterial, which means drivers have to contend with several lanes, a lot of entry points, and the tram line along the middle. We’d hoped to see it drop based on some new lower speed limits, but it doesn’t seem to have had an impact. The crash crown is securely on Plenty Road’s head.

To the outskirts of the city for this one, where the Munno Para stretch of Main North Road has jumped to share the #5 spot. Since it’s a main route into the city, it’s no surprise to see this stretch on the list. Tied in 5^th place is Brighton Road in Brighton, a busy north-south road that runs through Brighton Central – which means there’s a decent chunk of traffic to contend with. 

From second place last year to #4 this year – Unley Road in Unley is a frequent lister on the Crash Index. It’s a north-south route that heads straight into the city that has plenty of its own challenges along the way, including a bus line, street parking, and entry points galore.

North Terrace, Adelaide has shot forward to 3^rd place, which shouldn’t shock any daily commuter. With plenty of intersections and a tram line along the middle, there’s a lot for a driver to keep track of.

A major arterial road running through the eastern suburbs, the Norwood stretch of The Parade has claimed the #2 spot. With two lanes running each way and a line of parked cars battling to enter the flow, it’s no wonder this road appeared on our list.

There are lots of new faces on the list this year, and the top spot is no different. Rocketing to #1 is West Terrace, Adelaide, securing the unfortunate title of Adelaide’s most dangerous road.

The westernmost road of the city centre, West Terrace gets traffic from the Anzac Highway and so naturally gets quite busy. Keep your wits about you next time you head into the city, and help change the stats. 

Main Road, Glenorchy has unfortunately made the top 5 on our list. Lots of entry points, street parking, and bumper-to-bumper one-lane roads make this stretch prone to accidents. Entering the top 5, and sharing the spotlight, is Murray Street, Hobart. A three-lane one-way road heading into the CBD with street parking on both sides means this can be tricky for locals and visitors alike. 

Holding onto the #4 spot for a second year, Sandy Bay Road has been present on our list for a while. Drive with care and help change the stats to knock Sandy Bay Road off the list for good. 

Same road, different ‘burb. Jumping ahead two spots to #3 is the busy corridor of Main Road in Moonah. Flanked by shops, restaurants, and residences, seeing it move forward is unfortunately unsurprising.

Holding the #2 spot for another year is Macquarie Street, Hobart. A lot of traffic heads into the city along this one-way couplet, which means congested traffic is almost assured. 

Jumping up to the #1 spot, and taking the title of Hobart’s most dangerous road, is Argyle Street, Hobart. A two-lane one-way road heading out from the CBD, this stretch has plenty of entry points and street parking on both sides.

Stay alert when travelling out along this road. It can be tricky for tourists and locals alike, especially during peak hour, with merging traffic mixing with parked cars.

Sitting in the #5 spot is the Mandurah stretch of Pinjarra road. Careful when passing by the Mandurah forum – lots of busy shoppers means congestion. Sharing the 5^th spot are the Baldivis and Cockburn Central stretches of the Kwinana Freeway. Be careful along these bits of the road to make this year the last we see it.

Dropping from the runner up position last year, the Midland stretch of the Great Eastern Highway now shares the #4 spot. With the Midland Gate Shopping Centre nearby, traffic is in no short supply. Sharing 4^th place is the South Perth stretch of the Kwinana Freeway, a major north-south route that leads right into the heart of Perth. That means it gets a lot of traffic, so stay focussed when heading into the city.

Moving up to 3^rd place is the north-south link that is the Mitchell Freeway, Perth. The good news is that the Mitchell Freeway Extension just finished, so maybe this will be the last time we see this all-too-familiar face.

Moving up a spot to #2 is the Bayswater stretch of the Tonkin Highway, a key route linking the north-east and south-east suburbs.  This one’s a frequenter of our list, and it’s not likely to disappear from it anytime soon.

Though there has been some shuffling in the rest of the list, the Cannington stretch of the Albany Highway has held onto the dubious 1^st place position. 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 when popping into the shops. With entry points all over, there are more than enough spots for a bingle to catch a driver unaware.

Sharing the #5 spot is Cox Peninsula Road, Berry Springs, the only stretch of road on our list that’s not on the Stuart Highway. Meanwhile, also in 5^th place is the Berrimah stretch of the Stuart Highway. Sitting just outside of Darwin, this road has higher-than-average traffic and a number of intersections along the way.

Starting in the city, we have the Darwin stretch of the Stuart Highway sitting comfortably as the 4^th most dangerous road. Keen-eyed viewers may be able to spot a trend as we head further up the list.

Continuing the pattern is the Pine Creek stretch of the Stuart Highway. Stay alert when driving through, since this stretch has jumped ahead to secure itself as the 3^rd most dangerous road in the Northern Territory.

The Stuart Highway strikes yet again, this time down at Adelaide River. Though it held the top spot last year, today it shares 2^nd as other parts of the Stuart Highway have taken the dubious Crash Crown. Meanwhile, the Alice Springs stretch of the Stuart Highway has retained its #2 spot on the Crash Index. Tourists, locals, or anyone else, remember to stay cautious behind the wheel.

Though there were stragglers last year, this time around our list has been dominated by the Stuart Highway. The Katherine stretch ultimately claimed the #1 spot, jumping up two spots from last year.

This overrepresentation highlights that drivers need to stay vigilant for the whole of their drive, not just one stretch. Stick to the speed limit, stay alert, and help us change the stats.