Improving road safety across Queensland
The Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) and Griffith University have partnered to advance road safety through cutting-edge research in traffic psychology and driver behaviour.
Our collaboration focuses on critical areas where evidence can save lives: motorcycle safety, work-related driving, driving and decision making in adverse weather, and fleet operations - from heavy vehicles and rideshare to grey fleet and motorhome tourism.
Using state-of-the-art facilities including driving simulators, biometric monitoring, and eye-tracking technology, we work alongside industry partners to translate research into practical safety solutions for Queensland's roads.
Our Mission
Our research team is at the forefront of road safety research in Queensland and Australia. Operating from both our Brisbane South (Nathan Campus - School of Applied Psychology) and Gold Coast Campus locations, we are proud to be the research hub for the MAIC-Griffith University Road Safety Research Collaboration.
Through rigorous, evidence-based research, we aim to:
- Reduce road trauma and save lives
- Inform government policy and industry best practices
- Develop practical interventions and training programs
- Advance scientific understanding of driver behaviour and road safety
Research Themes
Motorcycle safety
Understanding rider behaviour, hazard perception, and crash risk factors
Work driving safety
Investigating safety challenges for professional drivers and those who use vehicles as mobile workplaces
Storms and adverse weather
Examining decision-making and behaviour during storms and adverse conditions
Heavy vehicles
Addressing fatigue, distraction, and safety technology for heavy vehicle drivers, and exploring other road users interactions with heavy vehicles
Fleet and grey-fleet management
Improving safety practices and policies for organisational vehicle fleets
First responder safety and wellbeing
Supporting the physical and mental health of emergency services drivers, and exploring other road users interactions with emergency vehicles
Research Resources
Contact the MAIC-Griffith University Road Safety Research Collaboration
Enquiries
Find us
- Location and postal address
- MAIC-Griffith University Road safety Research Collaboration
- School of Applied Psychology
- Griffith University
- Brisbane South (Nathan Campus), Qld 4111