Road Safety
In Australia, road safety is a major concern. Some of the common hazards and issues include speeding, drunk or drug driving, not wearing seat belts, and using mobile phones while driving. According to BITRE [1], in 2020 men accounted for the majority of road fatalities in Australia, making up 69% of all road deaths. BITRE [1] also reported that men were overrepresented in fatal road crashes, with a higher rate of involvement in crashes per population compared to women. Young male drivers aged 17-25 years were particularly overrepresented in fatal road crashes. These statistics highlight the need for continued efforts to improve road safety, especially for male drivers.
For more information on road safety, please visit the following websites:
Research and reports relating to road safety can be found below:
References
1.Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, . Road trauma australia - annual summaries 2023; Available from: https://www.bitre.gov.au/publications/ongoing/road_deaths_australia_annual_summaries.