Why the road-toll is rising

Australia’s road toll is rising, with more than 1300 fatalities in 2024 marking an annual increase of 6%, and a new study reveals the reasons why Australia won’t achieve its zero-fatalities vision by 2050.

Drive fast, die young

New research led by UNSW Sydney reveals traffic-related fatalities and injuries are the biggest killers of young people worldwide ­– causing more deaths than communicable and non-communicable diseases or self-harm.