Using CrashMap data, this paper has been able to identify the roundabout in Ipswich that has been the scene to the most car crashes.

In the wake of the findings, Suffolk Police and Suffolk Highways have reiterated messages for drivers to take care as they travel around the town.

Busy areas such as the double roundabout connecting Bridge Street and Star Lane saw ten crashes in the last five years with four being classed as serious.

Inspector Byron Hearsum of the Roads and Armed Policing Team has given the public a message on safe driving (Image: Suffolk Constabulary)

The Copdock roundabout has seen 14 crashes since 2021 while the Bury Road roundabout by junction 53 of the A14 had eight.

But the most dangerous roundabout in Ipswich is in St Matthew's Street where Berners Street and Civic Drive meet it.

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Data shows that in the last five years 25 crashes have taken place on the roundabout with five of them being classed as serious.

Meanwhile 142 crashes have occurred on the roundabout in the last 26 years - the length of time CrashMap has been recording data.

The figures are the highest of any roundabout in Ipswich in both the last five years and 26 years.

Business owners based around the roundabout have opened up about what they have witnessed in their time.

One owner said: "We've seen a lot of cars driving recklessly and crashing into others. But it used to be a lot worse than it is now.

"I'm not sure what been done to change things, whether the layout has been changed but things have improved over the years."

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A spokesperson for Suffolk County Council said that there are no current plans to make changes to the roundabout at St Matthews Street in Ipswich. 

The spokesperson added: "While road safety is a police matter, we will continue to monitor this location for reports of accidents. All road users can play their part in ensuring the safety of each other."

CrashMap data shows the vast amount of incidents on the St Matthew's Street roundabout (Image: CrashMap)

Inspector Byron Hearsum of the Roads and Armed Policing Team said: “Please continue to drive with care, remain vigilant, and adjust your speed to the conditions.

“Even small lapses in concentration can have serious consequences. We encourage anyone who witnesses unsafe driving to report it.”

Have you experienced any crashes at St Matthew's Street roundabout or do others feel more dangerous to you? Let us know in the comments.