RACQ’s insurance claims data from January 2017 to December 2019 has revealed Friday afternoons as the most common day and time of the week for crashes, with the sixth as the most dangerous date in the month to be on Queensland roads.
“On average, almost 3,000 more crashes occur on a Friday compared to the other days of the week and 200 more crashes occur on the sixth compared to other dates,” said Lucinda Ross, RACQ spokesperson.
Meanwhile, statistics showed that between 3pm and 4pm was the most common time of the day for crashes.
“This time is busy because of after-school pick-up and some commuters have already started the journey home from work and roads are more congested,” Ross said. “Commuters can also be impacted by fatigue in the afternoon, or what’s commonly referred to as an ‘after-lunch slump.”
Ross urged motorists to drive safely and to conditions all year round, no matter what day or time they were on the road, to lower the risk of crashes.
“A commitment to driving safely is the most important thing for motorists to consider every time they get behind the wheel,” she said. “If it’s busy on the roads, slow down, pack your patience and concentrate on reaching your destination safely. That’s far more important than being a few minutes late.”
