National Road Safety Week looks at road trauma and how to reduce it

National Road Safety Week kicks off next week and Lockyer Valley Regional Council is calling on local communities to band together to tackle the rising number of road fatalities.

National Road Safety Week, held from 17-24 May 2026, is focused on addressing the impact of road trauma and ways to reduce it.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Infrastructure Portfolio Councillor, Michael Hagan said it was staggering how many lives were lost over the Easter period.

“According to the Queensland Government, 95 lives were lost on Queensland roads during the 2026 Easter period, and more than 10,600 people were charged with traffic offences as part of the Queensland Police Service’s Operation Easter Break.

“Personally, I find this statistic to be alarming.

“This initiative is a timely reminder that we all need to do our part to make the roads safer, such as brushing up on your road rules knowledge and being courteous and patient while on the road.

“Driving safely every day, by taking extra caution, driving defensively, and avoiding risks and distractions helps make our roads safer for everyone.

“Traffic injury is the biggest killer of Australian children under 15 and the second-biggest killer of all Australians aged between 15 and 24, so it is important to remember safety on the roadway is a shared responsibility.

“Our Council is home to more than 100 road crew staff who are committed to their roles across our region. When you see them, please slow down.

“These are people we know – often they are our family, friends, neighbours or relatives, and like all of us, they deserve to get home to their loved ones safely,” Cr Hagan said.

For more information about how you can contribute to road safety, visit www.roadsafetyweek.net.au.