A headline number can hide important differences. Before using a road crash statistic, check its source, reporting period and what is being counted.
Start with the official source.
Transport for NSW publishes annual reports and interactive road crash statistics. Its reports distinguish between crashes, people injured and people killed. Those measures answer different questions.
Check what the number includes.
A casualty-crash total is not a count of every minor collision or every insurance claim. An average across several years is also different from a current daily rate. Use the definitions and dates attached to the original report.
Your own evidence matters.
A statewide statistic cannot establish responsibility for your accident or the amount of your loss. Keep your photographs, correspondence and repair information, and discuss the circumstances of your matter with the team.
Sources & context
Transport for NSW · Road safety statistics (opens a new tab)Transport for NSW · Interactive crash statistics (opens a new tab)General information. Reviewed September 2026. Check the original report for definitions and updates.