Australia Post is urging Australians to take extra care on the roads this festive season after new data showed over 300 Posties were involved in incidents caused by other road users while delivering across Australia in FY26.1
On average, Posties were involved in more than five incidents every week, with many requiring hospital treatment, time off work and ongoing recovery.
The most common third-party accidents involving Posties in the past year included drivers:
- Failing to give way at intersections and roundabouts
- Failing to stop safely and striking Posties from behind
- Not checking safely when reversing out of driveways
Australia Post General Manager Safety, Russell Munro, said that even one incident is one too many and highlighted the shared responsibility for safer roads.
“Behind every statistic is a person who came to work expecting to return home safely. The data reminds us that road safety isn’t only about highways and long-distance travel. Many incidents occur in the everyday environments we all share – at the end of a driveway, approaching an intersection, navigating a roundabout or passing one of our vehicles on a local street.
“Our priority is to deliver for all Australians whilst ensuring the safety of our team members. As deliveries peak during the festive season and more Posties are on the road, take a moment to slow down, look twice and take care. A moment of awareness can make all the difference in preventing a serious incident,” Mr Munro said.
Every day, Australia Post Posties travel over 256,000 kilometres delivering to Australian homes and businesses. They navigate suburban streets, school zones, intersections, driveways and footpaths, sharing these spaces with motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, who all have a role to play in keeping each other safe.
Road safety tips:
- When reversing out of your driveway, toot your horn and move slowly.
- Put your mobile phone out of reach when driving.
- Slow down when approaching roundabouts.
- Use your mirrors and check your blind spots for motorcycles and cyclists before turning or changing lanes.
- Keep your distance. Leave a large enough gap to the car in front of you so you can stop safely.
- Do not drive when drowsy or when under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
