Traffic Accidents

Description

The Transport Accident Commission provides information about traffic accidents as recorded in their Crash Database. The information shows the number of fatal and non-fatal (serious injuries) outcomes as a result of traffic accidents across Victoria.

Quality and Applicability

The Transport Accident Commission is a Victorian Government owned organisation established under the Transport Accident Act 1986 to manage Victoria's transport accident personal injury scheme. Another objective of the Transport Accident Commission is to reduce the incidence and cost of traffic accidents through public education and awareness campaigns. The Transport Accident Commission collects information about traffic accidents to assist in determining its effectiveness in this role.

Coverage

Information about traffic accidents is available for local government areas.

Reference Date

The most current information about numbers killed as a result of traffic accidents refers to 2006; the most current information about serious injuries refers to 2005.

Release Date

Release dates are unknown for both sets of statistical information.

Access

Access information about road traffic accidents through the Transport Accident Commission.

Cost and Format

Information about road traffic accidents can be viewed online.

More Information

Contact the Transport Accident Commission by telephone 1300 654 329, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or write to GPO Box 2751 Melbourne Vic 3001.

Additional Data Source(s)

None.