Educate. Empower. Prevent.
bstreetsmart is a road safety education initiative for students in years 10–12. An initiaitve by Westmead Hospital’s Trauma Department, it’s designed to reduce crashes among young drivers. With road accidents being a leading cause of death and serious injury among young people, we aim to educate and empower them to make safer choices.
bstreetsmart uses interactive experiences, real-life crash survivor stories, and engaging content to deliver a powerful learning experience—building a safer future for everyone.
Schools can now secure their spot for this powerful road safety experience, which will take place at Qudos Bank Arena. Designed for students in years 10–12, the event delivers life-saving lessons through live crash re-enactments, real-life survivor stories, and interactive exhibits.
Speeding accounts for 44% of all road fatalities and contributes to 24% of serious injuries in New South Wales, with young drivers aged 17–25 disproportionately affected.
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young drivers
aged 17 to 25 are significantly impacted by road fatalities. In the year ending June 2024, there were 74 fatalities in this age group, representing a 38% increase compared to the three-year average of 53.6 deaths.
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males accounted for 80%
285 male fatalities compared to 72 female fatalities. This trend is consistent with national data, where males comprise approximately 74% of all road deaths.
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44% road deaths due to speeding
with 17 to 25 year olds overrepresented in speed-related crashes, often due to inexperience and risk-taking behaviors
Source: datahub.roadsafety.gov.au
Australia's leading youth road safety event
bstreetsmart is Australia’s leading youth road safety event, designed to educate and empower young drivers aged 17-25 to make safer choices on the road. Held annually at Sydney Olympic Park, the event brings together thousands of students, teachers, and community members for an unforgettable, eye-opening experience.
Through live crash re-enactments, powerful real-life stories from crash survivors and first responders, and interactive exhibits, bstreetsmart provides a raw and engaging look at the consequences of risky driving behaviors. The event is a collaboration between the Westmead Hospital Trauma Department and key partners, delivering critical road safety messages to help reduce the alarming rates of fatalities and injuries among young drivers in New South Wales.
