Wildlife and animals

• To avoid a crash with an animal on a country road, slow down, stay alert and follow animal warning signs
• If you do see an animal on the road when driving, brake in a controlled manner to slow down and drive carefully past the animal. You may need to stop completely
• Swerving or braking hard to avoid a collision can be dangerous.

True. Kangaroos and other wildlife are more active at dusk and dawn and can also be harder to see at these times.

True. Livestock, kangaroos and other wildlife can often be found on or near country roads in times of drought or flood while looking for food, water or shelter.

Between 2013 and 2022* there were 1,384 casualty crashes with an animal on a country road which resulted in injury or death to the road user. (*preliminary data as at 22 May 2023)

One in every 41 crashes resulting in injury or death on country roads involve a vehicle hitting an animal.