Mark Coure
Shadow Minister for Roads
Shadow Roads Minister, Mark Coure, has called for urgent action to address the state’s worsening road toll, following a tragic Easter period where 10 lives were lost on NSW roads.
Mr Coure said the latest official figures reveal a crisis that is escalating, not improving.
“103 people have tragically lost their lives on NSW roads in 2026 alone, up from 97 at the same time last year,” Mr Coure said.
“Even more alarming, the 12-month road toll has surged to 362 lives lost, compared to 328 the previous year, which is a massive increase that shows we are going backwards.”
“These are not just numbers, they are sons, daughters, parents and friends. Entire families are being torn apart.”
Mr Coure said the shocking Easter toll highlights the urgent need for a stronger, more effective road safety strategy.
“Ten deaths over Easter is a devastating toll. It should be a wake-up call to the Government that what they’re doing right now simply isn’t working,” Mr Coure said.
“Year after year, we’re seeing more lives lost and more people seriously injured on our roads.”
The latest data also shows serious injuries are rising sharply, with 11,667 people hospitalised in 2025, up from 11,120 the year before.
Mr Coure said enforcement alone is not enough to reduce the road toll.
“We need safer roads, more investment in blackspot programs, better signage, and strong education campaigns that actually change behaviour,” Mr Coure said.
“You cannot fine your way to safer roads, you have to build safer roads.”