Road Traffic Accidents
Name of Collection
Road Traffic Accidents
Contact
Manager
Information Branch
Road Safety and Traffic Management Directorate
Roads and Traffic Authority of NSW
PO Box K198
HAYMARKET NSW 1238
Telephone: 02 9218 6888
Facsimile: 02 9218 6619
Email: rta@rta.nsw.gov.au
Internet: http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au
Purpose
To provide a summary of road accidents in New South Wales.
Description
Road accident statistics are compiled by the Roads and Traffic Authority of NSW from Police Service traffic incident responses. They include fatalities occurring within 30 days from injuries received from the accident.
Data Detail
- Fatality rates;
- Interstate and international comparisons;
- Causes of death;
- Location and distribution;
- Accident types;
- Motor vehicle types; and
- Controllers in accidents.
Geographic Coverage
New South Wales.
Frequency of Data Availability
Data are collected weekly and published annually.
Historical Data
Data are available from 1986.
Products and Services
Publications
Road Traffic Accidents in New South Wales (Annual) ISSN 0155-2546
Example of Information Available
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au
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