In the last five years, 175 pedestrians have been killed - an average of 35 pedestrians killed each year on Victorian roads. Pedestrians make up around 15% of the total number of road deaths each year.
- Just over one third (36%) are aged 70+
- One in four (24%) are aged 80+
- Two thirds (67%) are male
- Almost four in ten (38%) are killed on 60km/h roads
- 70% are killed in Metro Melbourne
Common types of crashes resulting in Pedestrian deaths:
- 33% - Crossing the road and being struck from the near side
- 28% - Crossing the road and being struck from the far side
