Published on Friday, 10 April 2026 at 9:24:23 AM

City of Vincent has analysed data collected from the near miss camera that was trialled in North Perth last year.

Also known as a 'close call', a near miss often identifies a system weakness that could lead to injury in the future.

The camera was installed at the intersection of Fitzgerald and Angove streets due to the reported number and severity of vehicle collisions.

Between 2020 and 2024, there were 20 crashes and two of those were right angle collisions, also known as ‘t-bone’ accidents. These high-risk crashes often involve high speeds that lead to serious injuries.

What the data told us

Data was collected over a three-month period in 2025.

• The camera recorded an average of 38 near misses per day.
• Almost all (99 per cent) were right angle near misses and 939 (81 per cent) involved drivers exceeding the speed limit of 40km/h.
• More than a third (37 per cent) of right angle near misses involved speeds above the survivable threshold of 50km/h.
• There were 16 near misses involving a pedestrian, cyclist or motorcyclist.

Making the intersection safer

City of Vincent will now work with Main Roads to deliver upgrades that will make the intersection safer for everyone.

About the camera trial

Vincent was the first local government in the Perth metro area to take part in the near miss camera initiative, which is funded by the WA Road Safety Commission and is being delivered in partnership with Australian company LAB3.

The camera uses AI software to analyse video in real time, identifying risk levels and near miss incidents.

It tracks vehicle speeds, measures the distance between vehicles and identifies bicycles, motorbikes, cars and buses. All data is de-identified by blurring faces, number plates and vehicle details.

The technology will enable councils to proactively assess intersections, identify risk factors and implement safety treatments before major incidents occur.

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