A motor vehicle accident is the last thing any commuter wants. Still, there are some spots that seem to attract them. Below, we take a closer look at some of the worst crash spots in Perth, Australia.
1 – Albany Highway
Albany Highway in Cannington currently holds the number one spot as the worst crash spot in Perth. This is according to an analysis of insurance claims to insurer AAMI (Australian Associated Motor Insurers Limited). In total, there were 89 claims made during the year as of August.
According to Michael Mills (AAMI spokesman), the high crash rate is hardly surprising. This is due to the fact that the Albany Highway is one of Perth’s key thoroughfares and so constantly has a high stream of traffic.
2 – Nicholson Road, Canning Vale
Following behind Albany Highway with a total of 57 claims during the same period is Nicholson Road, Canning Vale.
3 – Great Eastern Highway, Midland
Great Eastern Highway, Midland is next with 56 claims.
4 – Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, and Mitchell Freeway.
5 – Osborne Park
Osborne Park rounds out the top five spots with a total of 53 and 47 claims respectively.
Mr. Mills continued that while there was little change to the worst crash spots, there have been substantial changes to the top ten spots between August 1 last year and July 31 this year. He noted that Mitchell Freeway, Osborne Park jumped to the number 5 spot from number 13. He attributed this to the freeway extension which has seen an increase in the number of motorists using the thoroughfare to travel north.
In a similar manner, Ranford Road, Canning Vale moved from 14th to 6th spot, again thanks to an increase in traffic and usage. This time the increase is attributed to persons using that particular thoroughfare to access a new housing development in the area.
So, how does one go about reducing the number of crashes on these increasingly heavily used roadways? Mills, suggests that concentration is the key – particularly when traffic is heavy.
He reiterates that motorists must leave enough room between themselves and the vehicle in front. He states that it is “vital to leave enough room” between your vehicle and the vehicles travelling in front. He also mentions that motorists should be keen to “keep the speed limit and avoid distractions like mobile phones.”
In addition to keeping distractions at a minimum, practising defensive driving can also go a long way in helping to reduce crashes. Defensive driving skills help to alert motorists and avert disasters by simply following a few key rules. Anyone wishing to learn more about defensive driving can contact the Defensive Driving School today.
