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NSW Records Deadliest Road Year Since 2017: 355 Fatalities

1/2/2026

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New South Wales recorded its deadliest year on roads since 2017 with 355 fatalities in 2025.
Speeding contributed to 134 of those deaths.
The New South Wales government urged drivers to avoid distractions and adhere to speed limits.
National road deaths rose to 1,332 in 2025, the worst year since 2010.
Experts attribute the rising toll to factors such as increased SUV use and poor road conditions, prompting reassessment calls.

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New South Wales recorded its deadliest year on roads since 2017 with 355 fatalities in 2025.
Speeding contributed to 134 of those deaths.
The New South Wales government urged drivers to avoid distractions and adhere to speed limits.
National road deaths rose to 1,332 in 2025, the worst year since 2010.
Experts attribute the rising toll to factors such as increased SUV use and poor road conditions, prompting reassessment calls.