‘Australia’s most dangerous roads’ are revealed along with the most common causes of crashes – so how often do you drive on these busy roads?

Australia’s most dangerous road of the past year has been found; Victoria’s hotspot took the dishonorable title for the sixth year in a row.

National insurer AAMI’s annual Crash Index has revealed that Plenty Rd in Melbourne’s northern suburbs of Bundoora is once again the top binge offender.

The study, which covered the period from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, also found that male drivers were more likely to cause accidents than women, and that drivers aged 35 to 49 were the most likely to hit our ways to commit an offence.

Nose-to-tail collisions were the most common type of accidents and usually occurred on Friday afternoons.

Statistics behind Australian car accidents have shown that male drivers are more likely to cause accidents, while drivers aged 35 to 49 are most likely to commit an offense (file photo)

Melbourne was joined by Brisbane, Perth and Sydney in retaining the No. 1 spot in each city. 1 collision hotspot, namely Gympie Rd in Chermside, Albany Hwy in Cannington and the Hume Hwy in Liverpool respectively.

At each location, nose-to-tail collisions were found to be the most common type of accident.

Adelaide, Canberra, the NT and Hobart all ushered in new locations as their worst offenders, welcoming West Terrace in Adelaide, Monaro Hwy in Hume, Stuart Hwy in Katherine and Argyle St in Hobart to the top spot respectively.

Tammy Hall, head of AAMI’s Motor Customer Engagement department, said despite their geographic distance, each of the roads identified had some of the same issues.

“These hotspots are generally main roads, which intersect local streets through busy industrial, educational and shopping centers, making them consistently busy throughout the day,” she said.

“Tailgating, driver distraction and possibly road rage can lead to nose-tail collisions and these can be avoided.

“Aussie drivers should drive a safe distance behind the vehicle in front and ensure they are paying attention at all times.”

The same statistics show that Plenty Rd, in Bundoora in Melbourne’s north, (pictured) is the most dangerous road in the country for the sixth year in a row.

The national insurer said the data served as a reminder to Australian drivers to remain vigilant and drive carefully.

“Bumper-to-bumper collisions often happen during rush hour, when the roads are busy, patience is running thin, drivers are tired from the day and in a hurry to get to their destination,” Ms Hall said.

‘Most risks on the road can be reduced if everyone pays close attention and adheres to the conditions.

“It is up to all of us to do the right thing to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.”