Data reveals Friday afternoon the worst time to drive on Gold Coast roads

NEW data has revealed the worst time to drive on Gold Coast roads during the week, and when you are most likely to crash. And the stats show we’re worse-off than Brisbane.

NEW data has revealed the worst time to drive on Gold Coast roads during the week, and when you are most likely to crash.

Data compiled and analysed by Suncorp shows the most dangerous time of the week to drive on Gold Coast roads is Friday afternoon during peak hours.

According to the research, 30 per cent of all the city’s accidents occur at this time, outdoing Brisbane at 26 per cent.

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Friday afternoon is the worst time to drive on Gold Coast roads according to new data Picture: Richard Gosling

Suncorp spokeswoman Ashleigh Paterson said the figures showed Gold Coast drivers needed to be careful towards the end of the week.

“The data reveals that Friday is the most dangerous day for crashes which cause injury,” she said.

“Peak periods of the afternoon are the most dangerous as you have people rushing home from a busy week, they are potentially tired and want to get away for the weekend.

“As we head into the Commonwealth Games it is more important than ever that drivers remain vigilant.”

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A higher percentage of accidents occur on the Gold Coast compared to Brisbane. Picture: Richard Gosling

The data was compiled after nearly 4000 compulsory third party insurance claims were analysed from September 2016-October 2017.

Brisbane, like the Gold Coast, experience the majority of its crashes on Friday afternoon while Tuesday was the worst day for driving in regional Queensland.