Who’s to blame?

Road Users Responsible For Fatal & Serious Injury Collisions 2005-2009

Road Users Responsible for Killed & Seriously Injured 2005-2009

Drivers are responsible for the highest percentage of road fatalities and serious injuries
Male drivers aged 17-24 are 4.4 times more likely to cause death or serious injury on our roads, followed by male drivers aged 25-34 and then female drivers aged 17-24 years old
While male drivers aged 17-24 are the number one killers for speed, other drivers account for half of all fatalities and serious injuries due to speed – so speed is everybody’s problem
Male drivers aged 17-24 are 5.2 times more likely to cause death or serious injury on our roads due to speed, followed by male drivers aged 25-34 and female drivers aged 17-24 years old
Male drivers aged 17-24 are 4.9 times more likely to cause death or serious injury on our roads due to driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, followed by males aged 25-34 and males aged 35-49 years old