Road Safety Publications

Response of the Australian Government to an inquiry into National Road Safety

During 2003–04 the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Transport and Regional Services (the Neville Committee) conducted an Inquiry into National Road Safety.

Static —A driver's guide to fires caused by static electricity

Static electricity is a phenomenon that can occur when two objects or substances come in contact with each other and are then separated. The build up of electricity is often noticed by drivers and passengers when they receive a mild electric shock as they exit the vehicle.

Road Deaths Australia, Monthly Bulletin October 2005

The total number of road deaths in October 2005 was 126 - this is a 8.7% decrease from the October 2004 figure. The number of road deaths in 2005 to the end of October is 1,358 - this is a 2.5% increase over the same 10 month period in 2004.

Road Deaths Australia, Monthly Bulletin September 2005

The total number of road deaths in September 2005 was 132 - this is a 8.2% increase over the September 2004 figure. The number of road deaths in 2005 to the end of September is 1,221 - this is a 2.9% increase over the same 9 month period in 2004.

Road Deaths Australia, Monthly Bulletin August 2005

  This month's key figures The total number of road deaths in August 2005 was 154 - this is a 14.1% increase over the August 2004 figure.

Road Deaths Australia, Monthly Bulletin July 2005

The total number of road deaths in July 2005 was 135 - this is a 2.9% decrease from the July 2004 figure. The number of road deaths in 2005 to the end of July is 927 - this is a 0.7% decrease from the same 7 month period in 2004.

Road Deaths Australia, Monthly Bulletin June 2005

The total number of road deaths in June 2005 was 116 - this is a 5.7% decrease from the June 2004 figure. The number of road deaths in 2005 to the end of June is 785 - this is a 1.4% decrease from the same 6 month period in 2004.

Road Crash Casualties and Rates, Australia, 1925 to latest year

This publication contains historical series of numbers of Australian road crash deaths and serious injuries. Standardised rates by vehicle registration and vehicle use are also provided.

Static Fires at Retail Petrol Stations

There have recently been a number of media reports about the ability of static electricity to ignite fires while motorists have been refuelling at petrol stations.

Road Deaths Australia, Monthly Bulletin May 2005

The total number of road deaths in May 2005 was 144 - this is a 0.0% increase over the May 2004 figure. The number of road deaths in 2005 to the end of May is 664 - this is a 1.5% decrease from the same 5 month period in 2004.