Vehicle Accident Trends At Work

Between 2003 and 2012, almost half of the 573 reported deaths arising from workplace accidents were vehicle related.

The Transport and Storage sector reports an average of 1000 injuries each year, resulting in up to 100 lost working days from injuries linked to manual handling, slips, trips and falls and being struck by vehicles. Click here for detailed information on injury trends in the Transport and Storage Sector

Employers and self-employed need to be aware of the main risks associated with vehicles that need to be managed to protect workers and members of the public. The activities most commonly associated with vehicle related deaths and injuries are:

  • Driving for work
  • Reversing and slow speed manoeuvres
  • Coupling and uncoupling
  • Vehicle maintenance and repairs
  • Loading, unloading and load securing

Just Published (April 2013)

Injury Trends in the Transport and Storage Sector 2008 to 2012

Further Information

Analysis of Work Related Vehicle Fatalities 2010

Analysis of Work Related Vehicle Fatalities 2009

Analysis of Work Related Vehicle Fatalities (2003 - 2008)

Survey of Workplace Transport Safety 2008