Large inequalities in road traffic injury deaths

Posted 6 months ago by Kirsty Craig Less than a minute to read

We have updated our 'Road transport injury mortality' surveillance report.

Rates of road traffic injury deaths show strong inequalities. Māori, people living in areas with greater socioeconomic deprivation and people in rural areas have higher road traffic injury mortality rates. In addition, mortality rates for Māori appear to be increasing.

Read the full report here: 2024-transport-injury-mortality.pdf