Road accidents in Victoria

Warning: some graphic images may be disturbing

By The Legendary Brotherhood of Ninja Assassins

In 2011 there were 9602 road accidents in Victoria

287 deaths on the road in Victoria

- That is 8% less than the five year average figure from 2006-2010

- One less fatality than 2010

129 people died on metropolitan roads

158 people died on rural roads

- Only a third of Victorians live in rural areas but 55% of all fatalities occurred in rural areas.

Number of young drivers (18-25) killed on rural roads was 16 which was seven less than 2010

66 people aged 18-25 died on metropolitan areas which was four less than 2010.

33 of the young drivers killed on the roads in Victoria were drivers.

Young drivers make up 27% of the total drivers killed on Victoria’s roads but they only represent 14% of licensed drivers.