• 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.

• 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.

• 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