The number of road crash deaths increased from 1,598 in 2006 to 1,611 in 2007 (0.8% increase).

Source: Australia Transport Safety Bureau, http://www.atsb.gov.au

Young female and male drivers, 17-20 years of age, represent over 14% of road deaths in Australia.

Source: Australia Transport Safety Bureau, http://www.atsb.gov.au

In 2007, the 17-20 year old age group represented 13% of drivers and 16% of passengers that died on the road.

Source: Australia Transport Safety Bureau, http://www.atsb.gov.au

Overall, 49% of road deaths were drivers in 2007.

Source: Australia Transport Safety Bureau, http://www.atsb.gov.au

More male drivers, over 73%, are killed on the road compared to female drivers.

Source: Australia Transport Safety Bureau, http://www.atsb.gov.au

The majority of road deaths happen at speeds over 100+ km/h (45%)

Source: Australia Transport Safety Bureau, http://www.atsb.gov.au

Single Vehicle crashes are the number one crash type, representing 47% of all road accidents.

Source: Australia Transport Safety Bureau, http://www.atsb.gov.au

More than 56% of crashes happen during the day.

Source: Australia Transport Safety Bureau, http://www.atsb.gov.au