The most dangerous intersections in Brisbane revealed

Brisbane’s most dangerous intersections have been revealed in Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) data, obtained by Brisbane Times, showing where serious crashes and casualties were most frequent between 2021 and 2023.

The eight-pronged Gateway Arterial Road and Wynnum Road intersection in Tingalpa had the most crashes over that period, with at least eight.

Many of the safety bollards at the location are visibly battered, and broken car parts litter the adjacent grasslands.

Gateway Motorway and Wynnum road intersection, which had more crashes than any other between 2021 and 2023.Credit: William Davis

The intersection of Cavendish Road and Chatsworth Road, next to St Stephen’s Anglican Church in Coorparoo, had the most serious injuries, with at least 10.

The intersections at Juliette Street and Prince Street in Annerley, Archerfield Road and Azalea Street in Inala, and Beaudesert Road and Nottingham Road in Calamvale also made the list.

A spokesperson for TMR did not say how many of the listed crashes were fatal, but told this masthead it used its data to identify black spots and improve safety.

The Cavendish Road and Chatsworth Road intersection, which had more injuries than any other during the period. Credit: William Davis

“Many of the crashes that have occurred at these intersections are related to turning movements or disobeying traffic signals,” the spokesperson said.

“This data is used by the relevant road authority to investigate and prioritise infrastructure projects for road safety improvements.”

It comes after Queensland Police conceded the state is on track for its worst road toll in years.

More than 300 fatalities are expected for the first time since 2009, with 287 people already dying as of December 12. At least 6000 people have also been injured.

“Road safety is at the forefront of all our decision-making,” new Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Brent Mickelberg, told Brisbane Times in a statement.

“We will work collaboratively … to increase safety at intersections, and improve congestion so people can get home sooner at the end of a long day.

New Minister for Transport Brent Mickelberg is urging all Queenslanders to drive safely during the historically-dangerous holiday period. Credit: Queensland Government

“Far too many lives have been lost on Queensland roads this year, with families sadly spending this Christmas with an empty seat at the table.

“I urge every Queenslander to be safe behind the wheel this holiday season, follow the road rules, drive to conditions and make it home to their loved ones.”

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