Mildura’s worst pedestrian hotspot revealed as safety concerns grow
More than 70 pedestrians have reported being struck by cars to emergency services in Mildura over the past decade, with an inner-city intersection emerging as the most dangerous.
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More than 70 pedestrians have been hit by cars in Mildura over the past decade—and that’s only counting incidents reported to emergency services—with one intersection standing out as the city’s most dangerous pedestrian black spot.
An exclusive Herald Sun analysis of road incident data shows that each year, at least seven pedestrians are hit by vehicles on Mildura streets, excluding minor incidents and unreported collisions.
The busy intersection of Langtree Ave and Tenth St alone has witnessed nine pedestrian accidents, making it Mildura’s number one hotspot for pedestrian collisions.
Community Road Safe Mildura executive officer Tressna Martin said the area’s high pedestrian traffic — driven by two supermarkets, cafes, medical offices, op shops, Chemist Warehouse, the Mildura Senior Citizens Centre, and nearby cinema parking — created a uniquely hazardous environment.
“This intersection has a lot going on,” Ms Martin said.
“People crossing outside designated areas and drivers distracted by phones, laptops, and even breakfast are major concerns.”
Other hazardous intersections identified include Fifteenth St and Deakin Ave, as well as Fifteenth St and San Mateo Ave.
Pedestrian safety was brought into sharp focus last October when a two-year-old boy was struck by a car on Ontario Ave.
Another incident saw a man riding an e-scooter hit by a truck outside the Mildura library leaving him with severe injuries.
Over the past 10 years, Mildura Rural City Council recorded more than 1000 traffic incidents, peaking notably in 2017 and 2019, each with over 210 collisions.
Ms Martin emphasised that pedestrian safety measures in the CBD, including 30km/h speed zones, were largely effective but hampered by poor pedestrian and driver behaviour.
“We’ve seen drivers multi-tasking dangerously — putting on socks, working on laptops, or eating,” Ms Martin said.
“Pedestrians also contribute by crossing without looking or using crossings incorrectly.”
Ms Martin suggested improvements such as pavement stickers encouraging pedestrians to “Look up from your phone” and traffic calming measures like rumble strips to curb incidents.
“Additional signage and better placement of crossings further from roundabouts could significantly reduce risk,” she added.
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