Kerry Vincent, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
Last year Tasmania recorded 44 road deaths and 278 serious injuries, compared to 2024 when 31 people died and 307 were seriously injured.
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Kerry Vincent, said the new year gave us a chance to reset.
"I wish all Tasmanians a Happy New Year, and I'd also like to stress 2026 must be a turning point after a tragic year on our roads last year," Minister Vincent said.
Minister Vincent advised everyone to remember safe choices can save lives.
"Almost every Tasmanian is a road user, whether a driver, rider, passenger or pedestrian, which means every one of us has a role to play in making our roads safer," Minister Vincent said.
"The reality is that it could easily be any one of us affected by someone else's split-second choice or it could be us making a split-second choice impacting others.
"The Fatal Five behaviours - speeding, failure to wear or properly wear seatbelts, driving under the influence, driving tired and inattention - continue to be factors in serious and fatal crashes.
"These challenges are complex, but we will continue to invest in solutions, safer infrastructure and community education to keep people safe.
"Everyone has the power to make a safer choice in 2026. It might be putting your phone away, slowing down when conditions change, taking a break when tired, not continually driving just a few kilometres over the speed limit, or making a plan not to drive after drinking."
Over the past five years, the Government has invested more than $125 million into road safety, including a $50 million Safer Roads Program.
