Australia saw 1,300 road deaths in 2024, its highest in over a decade, despite new safety data initiatives.

In 2024, Australia saw its deadliest road toll in over a decade, with 1,300 deaths, marking the fourth consecutive year of increasing fatalities. The Australian Government launched a new $21.2 million Road Safety Data Hub to analyze traffic collision data and inform transport policies, but the country is not on track to meet its 2030 road safety targets. The Australian Automobile Association calls for better data collection and targeted road safety investments.

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