Overview

Summary

Total Fatalities (2013–2024)

3,036

Average per 100k

4.0

Peak Year

2023 (295)

Show rate per 100k instead of counts

Notes

Key Insights

Fatalities fell to 2019, then increased as post-COVID travel normalised.
Rates per 100k are steadier than counts → exposure matters.
High-speed environments remain the priority for harm reduction.

References (APA 7th)

Department of Transport and Planning. (2024). Crash statistics data extract [Data set]. DataVic.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2024). Australian Demographic Statistics, Victoria (3101.0).
Data are aggregated and public; visuals are designed to avoid misleading interpretation.

Speed Zones

Fatalities by Speed Zone

Key Insights

100 km/h rural roads dominate fatalities due to higher speeds and limited safety barriers. Urban 40–60 km/h zones show fewer deaths, reflecting stronger enforcement and pedestrian infrastructure.

Light Conditions

Fatalities by Light Condition

When do fatal crashes happen most often?

Key Insights

Most crashes occur in daylight because traffic exposure is highest. Night-time and dawn crashes are more severe per km—visibility and fatigue remain major risk factors.