CRASH ANALYSIS REPORT
CRASH ANALYSIS REPORT Pittwater LGA 2003 – 2007 Prepared by Michelle Carter, Road Safety Officer, February 2009
Part One
A. Introduction The Local Government Road Safety Program has been instrumental in promoting the road safety role of Local Government. By working to promote road safety in Pittwater we can assist the New South Wales Government (NSW) with their commitment in making NSW roads the safest in the world. In NSW, there are three main concerns when dealing with road safety. These are: -
Safer People Safer Roads Safer Vehicles
B. The Challenge Pittwater Council first became involved in the NSW Local Government Program in 1996 and currently employs a full time Road Safety Officer to promote road safety in the community. With continued involvement in road safety, Pittwater Council can address its foremost challenge in raising community awareness on key issues that are repetitively raised in the Pittwater LGA. These are: -
Drink Driving Speeding Fatigue
C. Objectives of Crash Analysis Report Road safety is an issue for all members of our community as we are all road users at some time as drivers, pedestrians, cyclists or passengers. Pittwater Council is committed to road safety and the Crash Analysis Report will be used to create the Road Safety Action Plan for the Pittwater LGA. Our aim is to reduce the fatalities and accidents on Pittwater’s local roads by educating the community and thereby changing road user behavior.
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Part Two
A. Pittwater Demographic Data Pittwater Council has an area of 90.62 kms and lies in the central northern part of the Sydney Metropolitan are, approximately 26kms from the centre of Sydney. The Pittwater Council area is located in Sydney’s northern beach suburbs – about 26 kms from the Sydney GPO. The council areas are bounded by Broken Bay in the north, the Tasman Sea in the east, the Narrabeen Lakes and Deep Creek in the south and the Warringah Council area in the west.
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B. Pittwater LGA Suburb Overview The suburbs/localities that make up Pittwater LGA include mainland and offshore communities.
Mainland Communities Avalon Bayview Bilgola Church Point Elanora Heights Ingleside Mona Vale Newport Narrabeen North Palm Beach Warriewood Whale Beach
Off Shore Communities Coaster Retreat Elvina Bay Great Mackerel Beach Morning Bay Scotland Island Taylors Point Towlers Bay
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C. People of Pittwater Analysis of the age structure of the Pittwater Council area compared to the Sydney Statistical Division shows that there was a similar proportion of people in the younger age groups (0 to 17) but a larger proportion of people in the older age groups (60+). Overall, 24.3% of the population is aged between 0 and 17, and 20.8% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 23.6% and 16.7% respectively for the Sydney Statistical Division. The major differences between the age structure of Pittwater Council area and the Sydney Statistical Division were: A larger percentage of 50 to 59 year olds (14.5% compared to 12.2%); A larger percentage of 60 to 69 year olds (10.0% compared to 7.8%); A smaller percentage of 25 to 34 year olds (9.9% compared to 15.3%), and; A smaller percentage of 18 to 24 year olds (7.3% compared to 9.9%). The largest changes in age structure in this area between 2001 and 2006 were in the age groups: 60 to 69 (+1,012 persons); 50 to 59 (+417 persons); 25 to 34 (-1,276 persons), and; 18 to 24 (-396 persons).
85-89
80-84
75-79
70-74
65-69
60-64
55-59
50-54
45-49
40-44
35-39
30-34
25-29
20-24
15-19
10 to 14
5 to 9
5,000 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 0-4
Population
Age Group Spread 1996 - 2001 - 2006
Age
1996
2001
2006
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Where we come from
Analysis of the country of birth of the population in Pittwater Council area compared to the Sydney Statistical Division shows that there was a smaller proportion of people born overseas as well as a smaller proportion of people from a non-English speaking background. Overall, 21.4% of the population was born overseas, and 8.0% were from a non-English speaking background, compared with 31.8% and 24.0% respectively for the Sydney Statistical Division. The dominant non-English speaking country of birth in Pittwater Council area was United Kingdom, where 8.9% of the population, or 4,691 people, were born. The major differences between the countries of birth of the population in Pittwater Council area and the Sydney Statistical Division were: A larger percentage of people born in United Kingdom (8.9% compared to 4.2%), and; A smaller percentage of people born in China (0.3% compared to 2.7%). The largest changes in birthplace countries of the population in this area between 2001 and 2006 were for those born in: New Zealand (-74 persons), and; United Kingdom (-70 persons).
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Languages Spoken
Analysis of the language spoken at home by the population of Pittwater Council area compared to the Sydney Statistical Division shows that there was a larger proportion of people who spoke English only but a smaller proportion of those speaking a non-English language (either exclusively, or in addition to English). Overall, 87.8% of the population spoke English only, and 6.8% spoke a nonEnglish language, compared with 63.9% and 29.3% respectively for the Sydney Statistical Division. The dominant language spoken at home, other than English, in Pittwater Council area was German, with 0.8% of the population, or 419 people using this language.
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Family Types Analysis of the family types in Pittwater Council area compared to the Sydney Statistical Division shows that there was a similar proportion of couple families with child(ren) but a smaller proportion of one-parent families. Overall, 50.4% of total families were couple families with child(ren), and 12.1% were one-parent families, compared with 49.3% and 15.6% respectively for the Sydney Statistical Division. The largest changes in family types in Pittwater Council area between 2001 and 2006 were: Couples with child(ren) 15 years and under (+170); Couples without child(ren) (+75); Couples with child(ren) over 15 years (-68), and; Other families (-57).
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Vehicle Ownership Analysis of the car ownership of the households in the Pittwater Council area compared to the Sydney Statistical Division shows that 86.8% of the households owned at least one car, while 5.5% did not, compared with 78.1% and 12.6% respectively in the Sydney Statistical Division. Overall, 28.7% of the households owned one car; 42.2% owned two cars; and 15.9% owned three cars or more, compared with 36.4%; 30.2% and 11.5% respectively for the Sydney Statistical Division. The major differences between the car ownership of the households in Pittwater Council area and the Sydney Statistical Division were: A larger percentage of households with 2 vehicles (42.2% compared to 30.2%), and; A smaller percentage of households with 1 vehicle (28.7% compared to 36.4%). The largest changes in the household car ownership in Pittwater Council area between 2001 and 2006 was with those who owned: 2 vehicles (+455 households); 1 vehicle (-400 households), and; No vehicles (-83 households).
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How we Travel to Work In 2006, there were 2,030 people who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in the Pittwater Council area, compared with 17,740 who drove in private vehicles (car –as driver, car – as passenger, motorbike, or truck). Analysis of the method of travel to work of the residents in Pittwater Council area compared to the Sydney Statistical Division shows that 7.7% used public transport, while 67.0% used a private vehicle, compared with 18.0% and 60.8% respectively in the Sydney Statistical Division. The major differences between the method of travel to work of Pittwater Council area and the Sydney Statistical Division were: A larger percentage of car - as driver commuters (60.9% compared to 53.7%); A larger percentage of people who worked at home (8.4% compared to 3.9%), and; A smaller percentage of train commuters (0.5% compared to 12.3%). The largest changes in the method of travel to work by resident population in Pittwater Council area between 2001 and 2006 were for those nominated: Truck (-193 persons); Car - as passenger (-161 persons); Other (-155 persons), and; Car - as driver (-134 persons).
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Pittwater Local Government Area Crash Analysis The following information provides a statistical overview of the road accident data for Pittwater Local Government Area (LGA) between 2003 and 2007.
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ACCIDENTS
Over the past 5 years there has been a total of 1, 373 crashes on the roads in Pittwater. This accounts to a total of 7 people killed and a total of 595 people injured. In 2007 there were 245 crashes in Pittwater, representing a decrease of 13% from 2006. After a high in 2004, the total number of crashes has generally been on the decline, as shown in Graph One.
Total Crashes for Pittw ater LGA 2003 - 2007 350 300
283
301 268
276 245
250 200 150 100 50 0 2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Total Crashes
Graph One
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During 2007, there were no fatalities reported on the roads in Pittwater. Injury accidents decreased by 13 (14%) from 2006 while non casualty accidents remained consistent with past years. The figures of accidents by fatal, injury and non casualty classification are represented in Graph Two.
Types of Accidents in Pittwater LGA 2007
0
90
155
Fatal
Injury
Non-Cas ualty
Graph Two
5 year Accident Trend 2003 - 2007
Number of Accidents
350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Year Injury
Non-casualty
Graph Three
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Table 1 provides a detailed breakdown of the total number of accidents in Pittwater LGA over the last 5 years by fatal, injury and non casualty classification from 2003 – 2007.
Table 1
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Total
Fatal Crashes Injury Crashes Non-casualty Crashes Total
4 98 181 283
0 101 200 301
2 101 165 268
1 103 172 276
0 90 155 245
7 493 873 1,373
2003 resulted in the highest fatality rate during 2003 – 2007 with 4 people killed in 2 separate fatal accidents.
5 Year Total All Accident Types 2003 - 2007
Fatal, 7, 1%
Injury, 493, 36%
Non-Casualty, 873, 63%
Graph Four
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2.
CASUALTIES
Of the 245 accidents in the Pittwater LGA during 2007, there were 90 accidents that resulted in 108 people being injured and no accidents that resulted in a fatality. This is the highest number of casualties reported in the Pittwater LGA across the five year reporting period. Table 2 shows the total number of casualties in Pittwater LGA from 2003 – 2007 by killed and injured classification. Graph 5 represents the total number of casualty accidents which resulted in a fatality or injury in Pittwater between 2003 – 2007.
Table 2
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Total
Killed Injured
4 98 102
0 101 101
2 101 103
1 103 104
0 108 108
7 595 602
Total
Fatal and Injury Accidents 2003 - 2007 120 100
Number
80 60 40 20 0 2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Year Fatal
Injury
Graph 5
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3. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS IN PITTWATER ACCIDENTS The three main factors in accidents for Pittwater are: • • •
Speed Alcohol Fatigue
% of Crashes by Contributing Factor 2003 - 2007 30% 25%
25%
24% 20%
20%
20%
18%
%
Speed
15%
Alcohol 12%
Fatigue 9%
10% 7% 5%
5% 0%
9%
9%
7%
6%
7%
3%
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Speed
24%
20%
20%
25%
18%
Alcohol
7%
5%
6%
3%
7%
Fatigue
12%
9%
9%
9%
7%
Graph 6
Speed has been the biggest contributing factor in accidents over the past 5 years, followed by fatigue and then alcohol (graph 6). Speed related accidents have decreased during 2007 from past years. It can be noticed from graph 6 that alcohol related accidents have increased from 2006 while fatigue related accidents remain consistent with previous years.
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Graph 7
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Time Period
A: Monday - Friday 3am - 9pm
B: Saturday - Sunday 3am - 9pm
C: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
D: Saturday 9am - 3pm
E: Sunday 9am - 3pm
F: Monday - Wednesday 3pm - 9pm
G: Thursday - Friday 3pm - 9pm
H: Saturday - Sunday 3pm - 9pm
I: Sunday - Wednesday 9pm - 3am (the next day)
J: Thursday - Saturday 9pm - 3am (the next day)
0
2
4
8
10
12
Number of Accidents
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Accidents in Pittwater by Contributing Factor and Time Period
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16
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Speed
Alcohol
Fatigue
Contributing Factors across Pittwater LGA, Sydney Region and NSW 2007 25% 20%
18% 16%
15% 10%
Alcohol 9%
7%
7%
5% 0%
Speed
12% 7% 3%
Fatigue
4%
Pittwater
Sydney Region
NSW
Speed
18%
12%
16%
Alcohol
7%
3%
4%
Fatigue
7%
7%
9%
Graph 8
3a.
Speed
Pittwater, Sydney and NSW all report speed as the main contributing factor in all accidents during 2007. During 2007, speed played a part in 18% of all accidents in Pittwater, compared with 12% in the Sydney region and 16% in NSW (graph 8). In 2007, there were 44 accidents involving speed in Pittwater. 12 of these accidents resulted in casualties (graph 9).
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Pittw ater Speed Related Accidents 2007
44
Total
Non- Casualty
32
Fatal/Injury
12
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Graph 9
The times in which speed plays the highest contributing factor in accidents is between 9 pm Thursday and 3 am Saturday (the next day). Speed is also the highest contributing factor in accidents between Monday and Friday 3 am to 9 pm and Saturday and Sunday 3 pm to 9 pm (graph 7). Speed 2003-2007 Fatal/Injury Non-Casualty Total Total %
2003 18 49 67 24%
2004 18 43 61 20%
2005 23 31 54 20%
2006 15 53 68 25%
2007 12 32 44 18%
Total 86 208 294
Table 3
3b.
Alcohol
During 2007, alcohol related accidents played a part in 7% of all accidents in Pittwater compared with 3% in the Sydney region and 4% in NSW. Alcohol related accidents have increased from a low of 3% in 2006 to a high of 7% in 2007, as can be seen in Table 4.
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In 2007, there were 17 accidents involving alcohol in Pittwater, 11 of these resulted in casualties (graph 10). Pittw ater Alcohol Related Accidents 2007
T ot a l
17
N o n C a su a l t y
6
Fa t a l / I nj ur y
11
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Graph 10
As can be seen in graph 7, alcohol played the biggest part in accidents between Thursday – Saturday 9 pm to 3 am (the next day) and Saturday to Sunday 9 pm to 3 am (the next day). These timeframes are the peak social periods during the week. Alcohol played a part in 7 McLean Time Periods, the majority of which were across the weekend time frames (graph 7). Alcohol 2003 - 2007 Fatal/Injury Non-Casualty Total Total %
2003 9 10 19 7%
2004 6 8 14 5%
2005 4 11 15 6%
2006 6 3 9 3%
2007 11 6 17 7%
Total 31 43 74
Table 4
3c.
Fatigue
During 2007, fatigue played a part in 7% of accidents in Pittwater (table 5) compared with a Sydney region of 7% and 8 % in NSW. Fatigue related accidents have decreased over the past 5 years from a high of 12% in 2003 to a low of 7% in 2007. In 2007, there were 18 accidents involving fatigue, 5 of these resulted in casualties (graph 11).
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Pittw ater Fatigue Related Accident 2007
Total
18
13
Non- Casualty
5
Fatal/Injury
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Graph 11
As can be seen in graph 7, fatigue plays the biggest part in accidents between Thursday to Saturday 9 pm to 3 pm (the next day).
Fatigue 2003-2007 Fatal/Injury Non-Casualty Total Total %
2003 12 21 33 12%
2004 7 20 27 9%
2005 7 16 23 9%
2006 12 13 25 9%
2007 5 13 18 7%
Total 43 83 126
Table 5
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15% 21% 22%
58% 56% 56%
Sydney Region
NSW
15%
21%22%
Pittwater
56% 56%
Motor Vehicle Passengers
58%
Motor Vehicle Drivers
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
8%
8%
6%
Motor Cyclists
6%
8% 8%
Casualty Profiles 2007
5%
9%
9%
5%
13%
Pedal Cyclists
13%
NSW
4%
4%
10%
8%
Pedestrians
8% 10%
Sydney Region
Pittwater
4. ROAD USER TYPE
Graph 12 shows the percentage of casualties by road user classification in 2007 for Pittwater LGA, Sydney Region and NSW.
Graph 12
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Graph 13
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2004 59% 15% 14% 6% 6%
2003 48% 25% 5% 9% 13%
Motor Vehicle Drivers
Motor Vehicle Passengers
Motor Cyclists
Pedal Cyclists
Pedestrians
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
10%
8%
13%
21%
48%
2005
Casualty by Road User 2003 - 2007
10%
8%
11%
18%
53%
2006
8%
13%
6%
15%
58%
2007
4a.
Motor Vehicle Driver Casualties
Driver casualties represent the highest represented road user group, accounting for more than 50% of all casualties in Pittwater, Sydney and NSW. In Pittwater, driver casualties account for 58%, this is an increase of 5% from 2006 (graph 13).
4b.
Motor Vehicle Passenger Casualties
During 2007, motor vehicle passenger casualties accounted for 15% of all casualties in Pittwater; this is lower than the Sydney Region (20%) and NSW (22%). This figure has decreased dramatically from a high in 2002 of 25% (graph 13).
4c.
Pedestrian Casualties
Pedestrians accounted for 8% of casualties in the Pittwater LGA; this figure has decreased from 2006. Pedestrian casualties were higher than the Sydney Region (5%) and remained higher than the NSW pedestrian casualty rate of 4% (graph 12).
4d.
Motor Cyclist Casualties
Motor cycle casualties account for 6% of all casualties. This is higher than the Sydney Region (4%) and NSW (8%). This has decreased by 5% from the previous year.
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Pedal Cyclist Casualties
Pedal cyclists accounted for 13% of all casualties in Pittwater for 2007; this is an increase of 5% from 2006 and the highest casualty rate for pedal cyclists across the five year reporting period. This figure was also higher than the Sydney Region (8%) and NSW (9%).
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4f.
Occupant Restraint Casualties
During 2007, there were no drivers or passengers killed or injured not wearing an occupant restraint in the Pittwater LGA (graph 14). During 2003, there were 3 passenger fatalities in Pittwater, 2 of these were due to restraints not fitted in the vehicle (boot). Although there were no fatal accidents during 2004, it can be noted that 1 driver and 3 passengers were injured due to not wearing a restraint. Driver and Passengers Killed/Injured without Seltbelt 2002-2007 5 4 4 Number
3 3 2 2 1 0
0
2006
2007
0 2003
2004
2005 Year
Driver and Passengers Killed/Injured without Seltbelt
Graph 14
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5. AGE GROUP AND GENDER FOR ALL ACCIDENTS 5a.
Accidents by Age Group
Crashes by Age of Drivers - Pittwater LGA 2007
14%
32%
25 or Less 26-39 Years 40 - 59 Years
27%
60 Years and Over
27%
Graph 15
Age Group 2003 - 2007 % 25 Years or Less 26 – 39 Years 40 – 59 Years 60 Years and Over
2003 34% 24% 27% 15%
2004 29% 30% 28% 13%
2005 29% 26% 29% 16%
2006 31% 29% 26% 14%
2007 32% 27% 27% 14%
Table 6
In the Pittwater LGA, persons aged 25 years or less are most represented and account for 32% of accidents in 2006. This figure has increased 1% from the previous year (table 6).
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Drivers in the 26-39 year age group have decreased by 2% from 2006 while drivers in the 40 – 59 year age group have increased slightly from 2006. Drivers aged 60 years and over accounted for 14% of accidents in Pittwater, this is consistent with past years.
5b.
Casualties by Age Group Casualties by Age Group Pittwater 2003 - 2007 45% 40% 35% 0-16
Value
30%
17-25
25%
26-39
20%
40-59 60 yrs +
15%
Unknow n 10% 5% 0%
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
0-16
6%
3%
2%
7%
6%
17-25
43%
18%
29%
26%
30%
26-39
13%
30%
20%
25%
27%
40-59
18%
25%
18%
19%
19%
60 yrs +
16%
14%
20%
14%
11%
Unknow n
5%
8%
12%
9%
6%
Graph 16 0-16 Years Casualties in the 0-16 year age decreased slightly from 2006 accounting for 6% of all casualty accidents in 2007. 17-25 Years Persons aged in the 17-25 year age group have been involved in the highest number of casualty accidents in the Pittwater LGA during 2002 – 2006.
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During 2006, the 17-25 year age group accounted for 30% of all accidents resulting in casualties; this has increased by 4% from the previous year. 26-39 Years During 2006, 26-39 year olds account for 27% of all casualty related accidents. This is an increase of 2% from the previous year. 40-59 Years During 2006, the 40-59 year age group have accounted for 19% of all casualty related accidents. This is consistent with the previous year. During 2004, this age group experienced its highest involvement in casualty accidents with a figure of 25%. 60+ Persons aged 60 + have decreased by 3% from the previous year, accounting for 6% of all casualty accidents. This is the lowest casualty rate for this age group over the five
5c.
Gender Gender of Casualties Pittwater LGA 2007
36% Male Female
64%
Graph 17
During 2007, males accounted for 64% and females 36% of all casualties in the Pittwater LGA, as can be seen in graph 17. Male causalities have increased by 7% while females have decreased by 7% from 2006.
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5d.
Age Group, Gender and Road User Type Pittw ater
Age Group
60 + 40-59 Driver Passenger
26-39
Motorcyclist 17-25
Pedal cyclist Pedestrian
0-16 0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
%
Graph 18
2007
0-16
17-25
26-39
40-59
60 +
Driver
2%
42%
26%
16%
15%
Passenger
17%
17%
42%
17%
8%
Motorcyclist
0%
33%
17%
50%
0%
Pedal cyclist
8%
15%
31%
46%
0%
38%
0%
25%
Pedestrians
38% Table 7
00%
Drivers in the 17-25 year age group are at the highest risk of being involved in accidents resulting in an injury. Passengers aged between 26-39 years of age are at the highest risk of being involved in accidents resulting in an injury. Motor cyclists and pedal cyclists in the 40 -59 year age group are at most risk of being injured in an accident, while pedestrians aged less than 16 years of age and between 26-39 years of age are at most risk of being injured.
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Pittwater Casualties by Age, Gender and Road User Type 2007
0-16
17-25
Motor Vehicle Drivers Passengers Motor Cyclists Pedal Cyclists Pedestrians
M 1 0 0 1 2
M F M 14 12 11 2 0 3 1 1 1 2 0 4 0 0 1
F 0 2 0 0 1
26-39 F 5 2 0 0 2
40-59 M 9 1 2 5 0
F 1 1 1 1 0
60 + M 5 0 0 1 0
*Total
F 4 1 0 0 2
63 16 6 14 9
Table 8
* This includes unknown casualties Male Motor vehicle drivers, in the 17-25 age group account for the highest number of casualties. Male passengers, in the 26-39 year age group account for the highest number of casualties. Male motor cyclist and pedal cyclists in the 40-59 year age group account for the highest number of casualties. Male pedestrians aged 16 years and under and females aged between 30-39 and 60 + account for the highest number of pedestrian casualties.
Age Group and Contributing Factors – Casualty Accidents 2007 Motor Vehicle Drivers Passengers Motor Cyclists Pedal Cyclists Pedestrians
0-16
17-25
26-39
40-59
60 +
1 2 N/A 1
26 2 2 2
16 5 1 4
10 2 3 6
9 1 N/A 1
3
N/A
3
N/A
2
Table 9
Table 9 examines the key road safety issues across each age group, in order of priority.
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Speed Alcohol Fatigue
0-16 1 N/A N/A
17-25 1 3 2
26-39 1 2 1
40-59 2 1 2
60 + 1 N/A 3
Table 10
It is clear from table 10 that the majority of age groups report speed as the highest contributing factor in accidents for the Pittwater LGA. Alcohol has been reported during 2007 as being the highest contributing factor in accidents for the 40 -59 age group. 0-16 Age Group The main safety concerns for this age group are pedestrians, particular males. Speed related accidents are also a concern for this age group. 17-25 Age Group The main safety concerns for this age group are male and female motor vehicle drivers and male motor cyclists. Speed contributed to 59% of all accidents in this age group which is the highest for all age groups.
26-39 Age Group The main safety concerns for this age group are both male and female motor vehicle drivers and passengers. Speed related accidents are also a concern for this age group with speed being the highest contributing factor and accounting for 22% of accidents. The 26-39 age group account for 40% of all fatigue related accidents, this is the highest across all age groups.
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40-59 Age Group The main concern for this age group is alcohol related accidents followed by fatigue. Motor cycle riders and pedal cyclists are a main concern for this age group with 50% of all motor cycle accidents and 43% of all pedal cycle accidents occurring in the 40 -59 age group. 60 + Age Group The main road safety concern for this age group is female pedestrians with this age group accounting for 25% of pedestrian accidents. Speed related accidents are also an issue for this age group.
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Summary and Recommendations
The following provides a brief summary of the crash analysis findings for the Pittwater LGA 2007. • • • • • • • •
The total number of accidents during 2006 decreased by 13% from previous year. Speed accounted for 18% of all accidents, compared with 11% across the Sydney Region. This is a decrease of 7% from 2006. Alcohol related accidents increased by 4% from 2006, accounting for 7% of all accidents. Alcohol accounted for 3% of accidents across the Sydney region. Fatigue accounted for 7% of accidents. This is a decreased of 2% from 2006. Drivers represent the highest number of casualties, accounting for 58%. This is an increase of 5% from 2006. Motor cyclists represent 6% of all casualties compared with 11% across the Sydney Region. Motor cyclist accidents have decreased by 5% from 2006. Pedestrians represent 8% of all casualties; this is 3% higher than the Sydney Region. Pedal cyclists represent 13 % of all casualties, this 5% higher than 2006. Across the Sydney Region pedal cyclists represent 8% of all casualties.
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Drivers aged under than 25 are more likely to be involved in accidents, accounting for 32% of all crashes. This age group also account for the highest number of casualties. Speed accounted for 59% of all accidents in the Pittwater LGA for drivers aged under 25 years of age. Males are our most vulnerable road users in Pittwater and account for 64% of all reported casualties.
Recommended Road Safety Initiatives for 2009/2010 Based on the findings of the report it is recommend that Pittwater Council, together with the Road Safety Officer and RTA focus on developing strategies to target the following road user groups and behaviors. In doing so we can aim to decrease accidents and casualties and ensure that Pittwater roads are kept safe. Road User Groups The target groups will be: • • •
Drivers Pedestrians Pedal Cyclists
Road User Behavior The key behaviors are: • Speeding • Drink Driving • Fatigue Sources: RTA crash data 2002 – 2006 Road Safety 2010 Pittwater Community Profile
The Crash Analysis Report has been based on the Roads and Traffic Authority crash data evaluation of the Pittwater LGA.
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Part One
A. Introduction The Local Government Road Safety Program has been instrumental in promoting the road safety role of Local Government. By working to promote road safety in Pittwater we can assist the New South Wales Government (NSW) with their commitment in making NSW roads the safest in the world. In NSW, there are three main concerns when dealing with road safety. These are: -
Safer People Safer Roads Safer Vehicles
B. The Challenge Pittwater Council first became involved in the NSW Local Government Program in 1996 and currently employs a full time Road Safety Officer to promote road safety in the community. With continued involvement in road safety, Pittwater Council can address its foremost challenge in raising community awareness on key issues that are repetitively raised in the Pittwater LGA. These are: -
Drink Driving Speeding Fatigue
C. Objectives of Crash Analysis Report Road safety is an issue for all members of our community as we are all road users at some time as drivers, pedestrians, cyclists or passengers. Pittwater Council is committed to road safety and the Crash Analysis Report will be used to create the Road Safety Action Plan for the Pittwater LGA. Our aim is to reduce the fatalities and accidents on Pittwater’s local roads by educating the community and thereby changing road user behavior.
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Part Two
A. Pittwater Demographic Data Pittwater Council has an area of 90.62 kms and lies in the central northern part of the Sydney Metropolitan are, approximately 26kms from the centre of Sydney. The Pittwater Council area is located in Sydney’s northern beach suburbs – about 26 kms from the Sydney GPO. The council areas are bounded by Broken Bay in the north, the Tasman Sea in the east, the Narrabeen Lakes and Deep Creek in the south and the Warringah Council area in the west.
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B. Pittwater LGA Suburb Overview The suburbs/localities that make up Pittwater LGA include mainland and offshore communities.
Mainland Communities Avalon Bayview Bilgola Church Point Elanora Heights Ingleside Mona Vale Newport Narrabeen North Palm Beach Warriewood Whale Beach
Off Shore Communities Coaster Retreat Elvina Bay Great Mackerel Beach Morning Bay Scotland Island Taylors Point Towlers Bay
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C. People of Pittwater Analysis of the age structure of the Pittwater Council area compared to the Sydney Statistical Division shows that there was a similar proportion of people in the younger age groups (0 to 17) but a larger proportion of people in the older age groups (60+). Overall, 24.3% of the population is aged between 0 and 17, and 20.8% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 23.6% and 16.7% respectively for the Sydney Statistical Division. The major differences between the age structure of Pittwater Council area and the Sydney Statistical Division were: A larger percentage of 50 to 59 year olds (14.5% compared to 12.2%); A larger percentage of 60 to 69 year olds (10.0% compared to 7.8%); A smaller percentage of 25 to 34 year olds (9.9% compared to 15.3%), and; A smaller percentage of 18 to 24 year olds (7.3% compared to 9.9%). The largest changes in age structure in this area between 2001 and 2006 were in the age groups: 60 to 69 (+1,012 persons); 50 to 59 (+417 persons); 25 to 34 (-1,276 persons), and; 18 to 24 (-396 persons).
85-89
80-84
75-79
70-74
65-69
60-64
55-59
50-54
45-49
40-44
35-39
30-34
25-29
20-24
15-19
10 to 14
5 to 9
5,000 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 0-4
Population
Age Group Spread 1996 - 2001 - 2006
Age
1996
2001
2006
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Where we come from
Analysis of the country of birth of the population in Pittwater Council area compared to the Sydney Statistical Division shows that there was a smaller proportion of people born overseas as well as a smaller proportion of people from a non-English speaking background. Overall, 21.4% of the population was born overseas, and 8.0% were from a non-English speaking background, compared with 31.8% and 24.0% respectively for the Sydney Statistical Division. The dominant non-English speaking country of birth in Pittwater Council area was United Kingdom, where 8.9% of the population, or 4,691 people, were born. The major differences between the countries of birth of the population in Pittwater Council area and the Sydney Statistical Division were: A larger percentage of people born in United Kingdom (8.9% compared to 4.2%), and; A smaller percentage of people born in China (0.3% compared to 2.7%). The largest changes in birthplace countries of the population in this area between 2001 and 2006 were for those born in: New Zealand (-74 persons), and; United Kingdom (-70 persons).
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Languages Spoken
Analysis of the language spoken at home by the population of Pittwater Council area compared to the Sydney Statistical Division shows that there was a larger proportion of people who spoke English only but a smaller proportion of those speaking a non-English language (either exclusively, or in addition to English). Overall, 87.8% of the population spoke English only, and 6.8% spoke a nonEnglish language, compared with 63.9% and 29.3% respectively for the Sydney Statistical Division. The dominant language spoken at home, other than English, in Pittwater Council area was German, with 0.8% of the population, or 419 people using this language.
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Family Types Analysis of the family types in Pittwater Council area compared to the Sydney Statistical Division shows that there was a similar proportion of couple families with child(ren) but a smaller proportion of one-parent families. Overall, 50.4% of total families were couple families with child(ren), and 12.1% were one-parent families, compared with 49.3% and 15.6% respectively for the Sydney Statistical Division. The largest changes in family types in Pittwater Council area between 2001 and 2006 were: Couples with child(ren) 15 years and under (+170); Couples without child(ren) (+75); Couples with child(ren) over 15 years (-68), and; Other families (-57).
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Vehicle Ownership Analysis of the car ownership of the households in the Pittwater Council area compared to the Sydney Statistical Division shows that 86.8% of the households owned at least one car, while 5.5% did not, compared with 78.1% and 12.6% respectively in the Sydney Statistical Division. Overall, 28.7% of the households owned one car; 42.2% owned two cars; and 15.9% owned three cars or more, compared with 36.4%; 30.2% and 11.5% respectively for the Sydney Statistical Division. The major differences between the car ownership of the households in Pittwater Council area and the Sydney Statistical Division were: A larger percentage of households with 2 vehicles (42.2% compared to 30.2%), and; A smaller percentage of households with 1 vehicle (28.7% compared to 36.4%). The largest changes in the household car ownership in Pittwater Council area between 2001 and 2006 was with those who owned: 2 vehicles (+455 households); 1 vehicle (-400 households), and; No vehicles (-83 households).
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How we Travel to Work In 2006, there were 2,030 people who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in the Pittwater Council area, compared with 17,740 who drove in private vehicles (car –as driver, car – as passenger, motorbike, or truck). Analysis of the method of travel to work of the residents in Pittwater Council area compared to the Sydney Statistical Division shows that 7.7% used public transport, while 67.0% used a private vehicle, compared with 18.0% and 60.8% respectively in the Sydney Statistical Division. The major differences between the method of travel to work of Pittwater Council area and the Sydney Statistical Division were: A larger percentage of car - as driver commuters (60.9% compared to 53.7%); A larger percentage of people who worked at home (8.4% compared to 3.9%), and; A smaller percentage of train commuters (0.5% compared to 12.3%). The largest changes in the method of travel to work by resident population in Pittwater Council area between 2001 and 2006 were for those nominated: Truck (-193 persons); Car - as passenger (-161 persons); Other (-155 persons), and; Car - as driver (-134 persons).
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Pittwater Local Government Area Crash Analysis The following information provides a statistical overview of the road accident data for Pittwater Local Government Area (LGA) between 2003 and 2007.
1.
ACCIDENTS
Over the past 5 years there has been a total of 1, 373 crashes on the roads in Pittwater. This accounts to a total of 7 people killed and a total of 595 people injured. In 2007 there were 245 crashes in Pittwater, representing a decrease of 13% from 2006. After a high in 2004, the total number of crashes has generally been on the decline, as shown in Graph One.
Total Crashes for Pittw ater LGA 2003 - 2007 350 300
283
301 268
276 245
250 200 150 100 50 0 2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Total Crashes
Graph One
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During 2007, there were no fatalities reported on the roads in Pittwater. Injury accidents decreased by 13 (14%) from 2006 while non casualty accidents remained consistent with past years. The figures of accidents by fatal, injury and non casualty classification are represented in Graph Two.
Types of Accidents in Pittwater LGA 2007
0
90
155
Fatal
Injury
Non-Cas ualty
Graph Two
5 year Accident Trend 2003 - 2007
Number of Accidents
350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Year Injury
Non-casualty
Graph Three
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Table 1 provides a detailed breakdown of the total number of accidents in Pittwater LGA over the last 5 years by fatal, injury and non casualty classification from 2003 – 2007.
Table 1
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Total
Fatal Crashes Injury Crashes Non-casualty Crashes Total
4 98 181 283
0 101 200 301
2 101 165 268
1 103 172 276
0 90 155 245
7 493 873 1,373
2003 resulted in the highest fatality rate during 2003 – 2007 with 4 people killed in 2 separate fatal accidents.
5 Year Total All Accident Types 2003 - 2007
Fatal, 7, 1%
Injury, 493, 36%
Non-Casualty, 873, 63%
Graph Four
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2.
CASUALTIES
Of the 245 accidents in the Pittwater LGA during 2007, there were 90 accidents that resulted in 108 people being injured and no accidents that resulted in a fatality. This is the highest number of casualties reported in the Pittwater LGA across the five year reporting period. Table 2 shows the total number of casualties in Pittwater LGA from 2003 – 2007 by killed and injured classification. Graph 5 represents the total number of casualty accidents which resulted in a fatality or injury in Pittwater between 2003 – 2007.
Table 2
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Total
Killed Injured
4 98 102
0 101 101
2 101 103
1 103 104
0 108 108
7 595 602
Total
Fatal and Injury Accidents 2003 - 2007 120 100
Number
80 60 40 20 0 2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Year Fatal
Injury
Graph 5
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3. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS IN PITTWATER ACCIDENTS The three main factors in accidents for Pittwater are: • • •
Speed Alcohol Fatigue
% of Crashes by Contributing Factor 2003 - 2007 30% 25%
25%
24% 20%
20%
20%
18%
%
Speed
15%
Alcohol 12%
Fatigue 9%
10% 7% 5%
5% 0%
9%
9%
7%
6%
7%
3%
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Speed
24%
20%
20%
25%
18%
Alcohol
7%
5%
6%
3%
7%
Fatigue
12%
9%
9%
9%
7%
Graph 6
Speed has been the biggest contributing factor in accidents over the past 5 years, followed by fatigue and then alcohol (graph 6). Speed related accidents have decreased during 2007 from past years. It can be noticed from graph 6 that alcohol related accidents have increased from 2006 while fatigue related accidents remain consistent with previous years.
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Graph 7
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Time Period
A: Monday - Friday 3am - 9pm
B: Saturday - Sunday 3am - 9pm
C: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
D: Saturday 9am - 3pm
E: Sunday 9am - 3pm
F: Monday - Wednesday 3pm - 9pm
G: Thursday - Friday 3pm - 9pm
H: Saturday - Sunday 3pm - 9pm
I: Sunday - Wednesday 9pm - 3am (the next day)
J: Thursday - Saturday 9pm - 3am (the next day)
0
2
4
8
10
12
Number of Accidents
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Accidents in Pittwater by Contributing Factor and Time Period
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16
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Speed
Alcohol
Fatigue
Contributing Factors across Pittwater LGA, Sydney Region and NSW 2007 25% 20%
18% 16%
15% 10%
Alcohol 9%
7%
7%
5% 0%
Speed
12% 7% 3%
Fatigue
4%
Pittwater
Sydney Region
NSW
Speed
18%
12%
16%
Alcohol
7%
3%
4%
Fatigue
7%
7%
9%
Graph 8
3a.
Speed
Pittwater, Sydney and NSW all report speed as the main contributing factor in all accidents during 2007. During 2007, speed played a part in 18% of all accidents in Pittwater, compared with 12% in the Sydney region and 16% in NSW (graph 8). In 2007, there were 44 accidents involving speed in Pittwater. 12 of these accidents resulted in casualties (graph 9).
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Pittw ater Speed Related Accidents 2007
44
Total
Non- Casualty
32
Fatal/Injury
12
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Graph 9
The times in which speed plays the highest contributing factor in accidents is between 9 pm Thursday and 3 am Saturday (the next day). Speed is also the highest contributing factor in accidents between Monday and Friday 3 am to 9 pm and Saturday and Sunday 3 pm to 9 pm (graph 7). Speed 2003-2007 Fatal/Injury Non-Casualty Total Total %
2003 18 49 67 24%
2004 18 43 61 20%
2005 23 31 54 20%
2006 15 53 68 25%
2007 12 32 44 18%
Total 86 208 294
Table 3
3b.
Alcohol
During 2007, alcohol related accidents played a part in 7% of all accidents in Pittwater compared with 3% in the Sydney region and 4% in NSW. Alcohol related accidents have increased from a low of 3% in 2006 to a high of 7% in 2007, as can be seen in Table 4.
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In 2007, there were 17 accidents involving alcohol in Pittwater, 11 of these resulted in casualties (graph 10). Pittw ater Alcohol Related Accidents 2007
T ot a l
17
N o n C a su a l t y
6
Fa t a l / I nj ur y
11
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Graph 10
As can be seen in graph 7, alcohol played the biggest part in accidents between Thursday – Saturday 9 pm to 3 am (the next day) and Saturday to Sunday 9 pm to 3 am (the next day). These timeframes are the peak social periods during the week. Alcohol played a part in 7 McLean Time Periods, the majority of which were across the weekend time frames (graph 7). Alcohol 2003 - 2007 Fatal/Injury Non-Casualty Total Total %
2003 9 10 19 7%
2004 6 8 14 5%
2005 4 11 15 6%
2006 6 3 9 3%
2007 11 6 17 7%
Total 31 43 74
Table 4
3c.
Fatigue
During 2007, fatigue played a part in 7% of accidents in Pittwater (table 5) compared with a Sydney region of 7% and 8 % in NSW. Fatigue related accidents have decreased over the past 5 years from a high of 12% in 2003 to a low of 7% in 2007. In 2007, there were 18 accidents involving fatigue, 5 of these resulted in casualties (graph 11).
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Pittw ater Fatigue Related Accident 2007
Total
18
13
Non- Casualty
5
Fatal/Injury
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Graph 11
As can be seen in graph 7, fatigue plays the biggest part in accidents between Thursday to Saturday 9 pm to 3 pm (the next day).
Fatigue 2003-2007 Fatal/Injury Non-Casualty Total Total %
2003 12 21 33 12%
2004 7 20 27 9%
2005 7 16 23 9%
2006 12 13 25 9%
2007 5 13 18 7%
Total 43 83 126
Table 5
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15% 21% 22%
58% 56% 56%
Sydney Region
NSW
15%
21%22%
Pittwater
56% 56%
Motor Vehicle Passengers
58%
Motor Vehicle Drivers
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
8%
8%
6%
Motor Cyclists
6%
8% 8%
Casualty Profiles 2007
5%
9%
9%
5%
13%
Pedal Cyclists
13%
NSW
4%
4%
10%
8%
Pedestrians
8% 10%
Sydney Region
Pittwater
4. ROAD USER TYPE
Graph 12 shows the percentage of casualties by road user classification in 2007 for Pittwater LGA, Sydney Region and NSW.
Graph 12
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Graph 13
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2004 59% 15% 14% 6% 6%
2003 48% 25% 5% 9% 13%
Motor Vehicle Drivers
Motor Vehicle Passengers
Motor Cyclists
Pedal Cyclists
Pedestrians
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
10%
8%
13%
21%
48%
2005
Casualty by Road User 2003 - 2007
10%
8%
11%
18%
53%
2006
8%
13%
6%
15%
58%
2007
4a.
Motor Vehicle Driver Casualties
Driver casualties represent the highest represented road user group, accounting for more than 50% of all casualties in Pittwater, Sydney and NSW. In Pittwater, driver casualties account for 58%, this is an increase of 5% from 2006 (graph 13).
4b.
Motor Vehicle Passenger Casualties
During 2007, motor vehicle passenger casualties accounted for 15% of all casualties in Pittwater; this is lower than the Sydney Region (20%) and NSW (22%). This figure has decreased dramatically from a high in 2002 of 25% (graph 13).
4c.
Pedestrian Casualties
Pedestrians accounted for 8% of casualties in the Pittwater LGA; this figure has decreased from 2006. Pedestrian casualties were higher than the Sydney Region (5%) and remained higher than the NSW pedestrian casualty rate of 4% (graph 12).
4d.
Motor Cyclist Casualties
Motor cycle casualties account for 6% of all casualties. This is higher than the Sydney Region (4%) and NSW (8%). This has decreased by 5% from the previous year.
4e.
Pedal Cyclist Casualties
Pedal cyclists accounted for 13% of all casualties in Pittwater for 2007; this is an increase of 5% from 2006 and the highest casualty rate for pedal cyclists across the five year reporting period. This figure was also higher than the Sydney Region (8%) and NSW (9%).
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4f.
Occupant Restraint Casualties
During 2007, there were no drivers or passengers killed or injured not wearing an occupant restraint in the Pittwater LGA (graph 14). During 2003, there were 3 passenger fatalities in Pittwater, 2 of these were due to restraints not fitted in the vehicle (boot). Although there were no fatal accidents during 2004, it can be noted that 1 driver and 3 passengers were injured due to not wearing a restraint. Driver and Passengers Killed/Injured without Seltbelt 2002-2007 5 4 4 Number
3 3 2 2 1 0
0
2006
2007
0 2003
2004
2005 Year
Driver and Passengers Killed/Injured without Seltbelt
Graph 14
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5. AGE GROUP AND GENDER FOR ALL ACCIDENTS 5a.
Accidents by Age Group
Crashes by Age of Drivers - Pittwater LGA 2007
14%
32%
25 or Less 26-39 Years 40 - 59 Years
27%
60 Years and Over
27%
Graph 15
Age Group 2003 - 2007 % 25 Years or Less 26 – 39 Years 40 – 59 Years 60 Years and Over
2003 34% 24% 27% 15%
2004 29% 30% 28% 13%
2005 29% 26% 29% 16%
2006 31% 29% 26% 14%
2007 32% 27% 27% 14%
Table 6
In the Pittwater LGA, persons aged 25 years or less are most represented and account for 32% of accidents in 2006. This figure has increased 1% from the previous year (table 6).
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Drivers in the 26-39 year age group have decreased by 2% from 2006 while drivers in the 40 – 59 year age group have increased slightly from 2006. Drivers aged 60 years and over accounted for 14% of accidents in Pittwater, this is consistent with past years.
5b.
Casualties by Age Group Casualties by Age Group Pittwater 2003 - 2007 45% 40% 35% 0-16
Value
30%
17-25
25%
26-39
20%
40-59 60 yrs +
15%
Unknow n 10% 5% 0%
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
0-16
6%
3%
2%
7%
6%
17-25
43%
18%
29%
26%
30%
26-39
13%
30%
20%
25%
27%
40-59
18%
25%
18%
19%
19%
60 yrs +
16%
14%
20%
14%
11%
Unknow n
5%
8%
12%
9%
6%
Graph 16 0-16 Years Casualties in the 0-16 year age decreased slightly from 2006 accounting for 6% of all casualty accidents in 2007. 17-25 Years Persons aged in the 17-25 year age group have been involved in the highest number of casualty accidents in the Pittwater LGA during 2002 – 2006.
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During 2006, the 17-25 year age group accounted for 30% of all accidents resulting in casualties; this has increased by 4% from the previous year. 26-39 Years During 2006, 26-39 year olds account for 27% of all casualty related accidents. This is an increase of 2% from the previous year. 40-59 Years During 2006, the 40-59 year age group have accounted for 19% of all casualty related accidents. This is consistent with the previous year. During 2004, this age group experienced its highest involvement in casualty accidents with a figure of 25%. 60+ Persons aged 60 + have decreased by 3% from the previous year, accounting for 6% of all casualty accidents. This is the lowest casualty rate for this age group over the five
5c.
Gender Gender of Casualties Pittwater LGA 2007
36% Male Female
64%
Graph 17
During 2007, males accounted for 64% and females 36% of all casualties in the Pittwater LGA, as can be seen in graph 17. Male causalities have increased by 7% while females have decreased by 7% from 2006.
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5d.
Age Group, Gender and Road User Type Pittw ater
Age Group
60 + 40-59 Driver Passenger
26-39
Motorcyclist 17-25
Pedal cyclist Pedestrian
0-16 0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
%
Graph 18
2007
0-16
17-25
26-39
40-59
60 +
Driver
2%
42%
26%
16%
15%
Passenger
17%
17%
42%
17%
8%
Motorcyclist
0%
33%
17%
50%
0%
Pedal cyclist
8%
15%
31%
46%
0%
38%
0%
25%
Pedestrians
38% Table 7
00%
Drivers in the 17-25 year age group are at the highest risk of being involved in accidents resulting in an injury. Passengers aged between 26-39 years of age are at the highest risk of being involved in accidents resulting in an injury. Motor cyclists and pedal cyclists in the 40 -59 year age group are at most risk of being injured in an accident, while pedestrians aged less than 16 years of age and between 26-39 years of age are at most risk of being injured.
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Pittwater Casualties by Age, Gender and Road User Type 2007
0-16
17-25
Motor Vehicle Drivers Passengers Motor Cyclists Pedal Cyclists Pedestrians
M 1 0 0 1 2
M F M 14 12 11 2 0 3 1 1 1 2 0 4 0 0 1
F 0 2 0 0 1
26-39 F 5 2 0 0 2
40-59 M 9 1 2 5 0
F 1 1 1 1 0
60 + M 5 0 0 1 0
*Total
F 4 1 0 0 2
63 16 6 14 9
Table 8
* This includes unknown casualties Male Motor vehicle drivers, in the 17-25 age group account for the highest number of casualties. Male passengers, in the 26-39 year age group account for the highest number of casualties. Male motor cyclist and pedal cyclists in the 40-59 year age group account for the highest number of casualties. Male pedestrians aged 16 years and under and females aged between 30-39 and 60 + account for the highest number of pedestrian casualties.
Age Group and Contributing Factors – Casualty Accidents 2007 Motor Vehicle Drivers Passengers Motor Cyclists Pedal Cyclists Pedestrians
0-16
17-25
26-39
40-59
60 +
1 2 N/A 1
26 2 2 2
16 5 1 4
10 2 3 6
9 1 N/A 1
3
N/A
3
N/A
2
Table 9
Table 9 examines the key road safety issues across each age group, in order of priority.
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Speed Alcohol Fatigue
0-16 1 N/A N/A
17-25 1 3 2
26-39 1 2 1
40-59 2 1 2
60 + 1 N/A 3
Table 10
It is clear from table 10 that the majority of age groups report speed as the highest contributing factor in accidents for the Pittwater LGA. Alcohol has been reported during 2007 as being the highest contributing factor in accidents for the 40 -59 age group. 0-16 Age Group The main safety concerns for this age group are pedestrians, particular males. Speed related accidents are also a concern for this age group. 17-25 Age Group The main safety concerns for this age group are male and female motor vehicle drivers and male motor cyclists. Speed contributed to 59% of all accidents in this age group which is the highest for all age groups.
26-39 Age Group The main safety concerns for this age group are both male and female motor vehicle drivers and passengers. Speed related accidents are also a concern for this age group with speed being the highest contributing factor and accounting for 22% of accidents. The 26-39 age group account for 40% of all fatigue related accidents, this is the highest across all age groups.
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40-59 Age Group The main concern for this age group is alcohol related accidents followed by fatigue. Motor cycle riders and pedal cyclists are a main concern for this age group with 50% of all motor cycle accidents and 43% of all pedal cycle accidents occurring in the 40 -59 age group. 60 + Age Group The main road safety concern for this age group is female pedestrians with this age group accounting for 25% of pedestrian accidents. Speed related accidents are also an issue for this age group.
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Summary and Recommendations
The following provides a brief summary of the crash analysis findings for the Pittwater LGA 2007. • • • • • • • •
The total number of accidents during 2006 decreased by 13% from previous year. Speed accounted for 18% of all accidents, compared with 11% across the Sydney Region. This is a decrease of 7% from 2006. Alcohol related accidents increased by 4% from 2006, accounting for 7% of all accidents. Alcohol accounted for 3% of accidents across the Sydney region. Fatigue accounted for 7% of accidents. This is a decreased of 2% from 2006. Drivers represent the highest number of casualties, accounting for 58%. This is an increase of 5% from 2006. Motor cyclists represent 6% of all casualties compared with 11% across the Sydney Region. Motor cyclist accidents have decreased by 5% from 2006. Pedestrians represent 8% of all casualties; this is 3% higher than the Sydney Region. Pedal cyclists represent 13 % of all casualties, this 5% higher than 2006. Across the Sydney Region pedal cyclists represent 8% of all casualties.
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• • •
Drivers aged under than 25 are more likely to be involved in accidents, accounting for 32% of all crashes. This age group also account for the highest number of casualties. Speed accounted for 59% of all accidents in the Pittwater LGA for drivers aged under 25 years of age. Males are our most vulnerable road users in Pittwater and account for 64% of all reported casualties.
Recommended Road Safety Initiatives for 2009/2010 Based on the findings of the report it is recommend that Pittwater Council, together with the Road Safety Officer and RTA focus on developing strategies to target the following road user groups and behaviors. In doing so we can aim to decrease accidents and casualties and ensure that Pittwater roads are kept safe. Road User Groups The target groups will be: • • •
Drivers Pedestrians Pedal Cyclists
Road User Behavior The key behaviors are: • Speeding • Drink Driving • Fatigue Sources: RTA crash data 2002 – 2006 Road Safety 2010 Pittwater Community Profile
The Crash Analysis Report has been based on the Roads and Traffic Authority crash data evaluation of the Pittwater LGA.
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