Motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) in Brisbane have been a major concern for the city's residents. Not only are they often deadly, but they can also cause serious injuries! Despite many efforts to reduce the number of MVAs, statistics from around Brisbane show that these incidents continue to be a problem.
For instance, in 2018 there were almost 8500 reported cases of motor vehicle accidents in Brisbane alone. Of those, about 1000 resulted in fatalities or severe injuries. Moreover, it is estimated that up to 90% of MVAs are caused by human error and negligence! It's clear then that more needs to be done in order to prevent such tragedies.
However, there has been some progress made in recent years. For example, road safety campaigns have helped increase awareness among drivers and pedestrians alike about the risks associated with driving recklessly or carelessly. Additionally, many government initiatives have been implemented which aim at making roads and highways safer for all users.
Additionally, the police force has recently increased its presence on roads and highways across Brisbane in an effort to discourage reckless driving habits and keep the public safe. This may explain why MVA numbers decreased slightly during 2020 - although still far too high - as compared to previous years.
All things considered, it's obvious that much more work needs to be done if we're hoping (to bring down) the number of motor vehicle accidents occurring each year within our city limits! With better education opportunities for new drivers and stringent enforcement measures against offenders, perhaps we can see even lower rates of MVAs over time - both here in Brisbane but also Australia-wide!
Motor vehicle accident statistics in Brisbane
