Traffic safety in Hamilton is measured by the annual rate of reported crashes per unit of road length, weighted by crash severity. A suburb with high traffic volume may have more crashes in absolute terms but a lower rate per kilometre than a suburb with poorly designed intersections. The figures below show both the absolute count and the severity-weighted rate.
For families with young children, the location and design of school zones in Hamilton is particularly relevant. NSW has a 40 km/h school zone speed limit during drop-off and pick-up hours, and school zones are among the highest-crash locations in suburban areas. Check the location of the nearest primary school catchment zone relative to your potential address to understand your family's daily exposure.
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