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How many car accidents occur each year in Australia?
2.2 Road fatalities per 100,000 registered motor vehicles in each state/territory
| 2016 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tasmania | 8.09 | 7.11 |
| Northern Territory | 28.53 | 19.32 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 3.47 | 2.25 |
| Australia | 7.03 | 5.57 |
How many people died on Australian roads in 2016?
1,290 people
More than 1,290 people died on Australian roads in 2016, confirming the nation has experienced its second spike in road deaths in as many years. Most states and territories have now released their final road toll figures for last year.
How many people died from car accidents in Australia in 2019?
1200 people
Close to 1200 people died on Australian roads in 2019 – more than in 2018 but much fewer than in 2016, when close to 1300 deaths were recorded, and the record high of 1603 in 2007. Official figures show Australia’s road toll was 1182 over the last 12 months, compared with 1137 in 2018.
How many deaths in Australia each year?
161,400 deaths
In 2020, approximately 161,400 deaths were recorded in Australia.
How many people died on Australian roads in 1981?
3,321
List of motor vehicle deaths in Australia by year
| Year | Total road fatalities | Road fatalities per 100,000 population per year |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 3,508 | 24.2 |
| 1980 | 3,272 | 22.3 |
| 1981 | 3,321 | 22.3 |
| 1982 | 3,252 | 21.4 |
How many people died on NSW roads a year?
The number of road deaths per 100,000 population in NSW has dropped over the past five decades, from 28.9 in 1970 to 4.4 in 2019 (provisional figure), with a low of 4.1 in 2014.
What age group causes the most car accidents in Australia?
Consistent with data from the past five years, the 40 to 64 age group had the most road accident deaths than any other at 233 deaths. The age group with the least amount of deaths was ages 0 to 16, with 38. Drivers were the most afflicted road user, accounting for 371 deaths.
What is the leading cause of death for elderly?
Heart disease and cancer have been the two leading causes of death for persons 65 years of age and older for the past two decades, account- ing for nearly a million deaths in 2002. Nearly one-third of all deaths among older persons were due to heart disease, including heart at- tacks and chronic ischemic heart disease.
How many deaths in Australia per year?
In 2020, approximately 161,400 deaths were recorded in Australia. This figure represents a decrease from the previous year.
