ACRS - Australasian College of Road Safety

🟡 The 2026 Australasian Road Safety Conference (Sydney, 26-29 Oct 2026) is closing submissions THIS WEEK on 12 March 2026, 5:00pm AEDT.
👉 Submit your abstract or workshop proposal and help reduce road trauma.
🔗 https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/

#2026ARSC #RoadSafety #EvidenceToAction

📢 NEW RESEARCH in the ACRS JOURNAL OF ROAD SAFETY (Feb 2026, Vol. 37, Issue 1) highlights progress in the safe transport of children with disabilities.
🔗 https://journalofroadsafety.org/
#RoadSafety #ChildSafety #DisabilityInclusion

SA is dangerously off track on road safety.
With March 2026 election approaching, candidates must commit to measurable reductions.
Read: acrs.org.au/road-trauma-surges-as-south-australia-falls-dangerously-off-track-acrs-calls-for-election-commitments/

#RoadSafety #RoadTrauma #SApol

🟡 The 2026 Australasian Road Safety Conference (Sydney, 26-29 Oct 2026) is closing submissions on 12 March 2026, 5:00pm AEDT.
👉 Submit your abstract or workshop proposal and help reduce road trauma.
🔗 https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/

#2026ARSC #RoadSafety #EvidenceToAction

The February 2026 edition of the ACRS - JOURNAL OF ROAD SAFETY (Vol 37, Issue 1) is out now.
New research on climate impacts, vulnerable road users, crash injury prediction, and urban road safety.

Read it here: https://journalofroadsafety.org/

#RoadSafety #RoadTrauma #ACRS #JRS

#2026ARSC SCHOLARSHIPS
👉 LMIC Scholarship
👉 Women in Road Safety Network (WiRSN) Scholarship
To apply, submit an abstract or workshop proposal.
CLOSES: 12 March 2026, 5pm AEDT
THEME: “From Evidence to Action: Shaping a Brighter Future”
https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/
#RoadSafety

National Driver Fatigue Week (21–27 Feb) reminds us that fatigue is a leading contributor to road trauma.
If you’re struggling to keep your eyes open - pull over in a safe place and take a 15-20 min power nap.
More: https://powernap.org.au
#NationalDriverFatigueWeek #RoadSafety

NOW OPEN: #2026ARSC Call for Abstracts
Submit your research or interactive workshop proposal for the 2026 Australasian Road Safety Conference.
🗓 Closes 12 March 2026, 5pm AEDT
📍 Sydney | 26-29 Oct 2026
🎓 Scholarships available
🔗 australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au
#2026ARSC #roadsafety

NOW OPEN: #2026ARSC Call for Abstracts
Submit your research or interactive workshop proposal for the 2026 Australasian Road Safety Conference.
🗓 Closes 12 March 2026, 5pm AEDT
📍 Sydney | 26-29 Oct 2026
🎓 Scholarships available
🔗 australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au
#2026ARSC #roadsafety

🟡 🟡 The 2026 Australasian Road Safety Conference will be in Sydney, 26-29 Oct.
⚠️ Abstracts open 1 Feb & close 14 Mar (5pm AEDT, no extensions).
👉🏽 Theme: From Evidence to Action: Shaping a Brighter Future. Prepare now.
🔗 Info: https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/

⚠️ New in the JRS: Research from Khon Kaen, Thailand shows how spatial road network characteristics can predict crash and injury hotspots, providing evidence to support safer urban street design.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.33492/JRS-D-25-4-2707507 #JRS #ACRS #RoadSafety #Thailand

Thank you to everyone who worked with and supported the ACRS in 2025.
Your dedication to reducing road trauma and improving road safety systems inspires us every day.
Wishing you a safe, festive end to the year and a promising 2026 ahead.

🟡 🟡 The 2026 Australasian Road Safety Conference will be in Sydney, 26-29 Oct.
⚠️ Abstracts open 1 Feb & close 14 Mar (5pm AEDT, no extensions).
👉🏽 Theme: From Evidence to Action: Shaping a Brighter Future.
Prepare now.
🔗 Info: https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/

⚠️ New in the Journal of Road Safety: Traffic calming, better lighting & safe crossings significantly reduce pedestrian harm, yet many cities struggle to implement them.
Read more ⬇️
https://doi.org/10.33492/JRS-D-25-4-2707507
#JRS #ACRS #RoadSafety #Pedestrians

⚠️ New in #JRS (36/4):
Gen-Z riders benefit from a digital safety boost.
The DINA HALO SAFETY model - short, interactive videos on social platforms - significantly improved motorcycle safety knowledge and safer-riding intentions.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.33492/JRS-D-25-4-2685822
#ACRS #RoadSafety

🟡 🟡 🟡 2026 ARSC Sydney 2026!
Join Australia’s leading voices in road safety from 26 - 29 Oct 2026.
🔹 Call for Abstracts - 1 Feb 2026
🔹 Register your interest for updates
🔹 Explore sponsorship opportunities
More information: https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au
#2026ARSC #RoadSafety

⚠️ NEW RESEARCH in JRS (36/4):
A study from Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor identifies the indicators needed to strengthen post-crash coordination, emergency care & data integration.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.33492/JRS-D-25-4-2658024
#JRS #ACRS #RoadSafety #PostCrashCare #Thailand

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!
Join us for the Road Safety Forum 2025 — Fri 5 Dec, Auckland + online.
We’ll dive into transport injury impacts, safer streets for Ōtautahi, young drivers, ARSC2025 highlights, crash disruption costs & more.
🔗 Book now: https://events.humanitix.com/road-safety-forum-2025

JOURNAL OF ROAD SAFETY - 36/4- OUT NOW

UNDERSTANDING VRU RISK PATTERNS ACROSS GERMANY
How spatial and demographic factors influence vulnerable road user crash frequencies, offering clear guidance for targeted safety initiatives.
https://journalofroadsafety.org
#JRS #ACRS #VRU #Germany

♻️ 🚴 🚶‍♀️🚎 On #WorldSustainableTransportDay, the ACRS reflects on how better-designed transport systems can reduce crash risk and serious injuries.
From safe cycleways to inclusive public-transport options, the choices we make matter. Let’s move towards safer, greener mobility. #walk #cycle #transport

NEW ACRS – JRS - Vol.36/4
What hidden road features make crashes more likely?
New study on Indonesian toll roads available now in JRS.
READ ARTICLE HERE: https://doi.org/10.33492/JRS-D-25-4-2120803
#JRS #RoadSafety #TollRoads #Research #CrashPrevention #Indonesia #ACRS #SafeSystem

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!
Join us for the Road Safety Forum 2025 — Fri 5 Dec, Auckland + online.
We’ll dive into transport injury impacts, safer streets for Ōtautahi, young drivers, ARSC2025 highlights, crash disruption costs & more.
🔗 Book now: https://events.humanitix.com/road-safety-forum-2025

NEW ACRS JOURNAL OF ROAD SAFETY (NOV 2025) OUT NOW!
(Vol. 36, Issue 4)
HIGHLIGHTS:
1️⃣ Toll-Road Risks Revealed
2️⃣ VRU Risk Patterns
3️⃣ Post-Crash Response
4️⃣ Gen-Z Riders
5️⃣ Pedestrian Safety
6️⃣ Mapping Collector Roads
https://journalofroadsafety.org/
#RoadSafety #VisionZero

🦺 Today marks Road Worker Day of Remembrance 2025 🚧

The ACRS honours those who’ve been injured or killed while maintaining all roads, and recognise those who continue this vital work every day.

#RWDOR #RoadWorkerDay #RoadSafety #WeRemember

How did Helsinki record zero road deaths in 12 months?
Join ACRS webinar “12 Months Fatality Free in Helsinki - How Did They Do It?”
6 Nov | 5 - 6pm AEDT
Speaker: Traffic engineer Roni Utriainen
🔗 https://acrs.org.au/event/12-months-fatality-free-in-helsinki-how-did-they-do-it-2025/
#RoadSafety

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at #2025ARSC in Perth!
From inspiring talks to the Gala Dinner at Optus Stadium and the Road Safety Field Day at UWA, it was an unforgettable week of learning and collaboration.
👉 https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/
#RoadSafety #ACRS #VisionZero

How did Helsinki record zero road deaths in 12 months?
Join ACRS webinar “12 Months Fatality Free in Helsinki - How Did They Do It?”
6 Nov | 5 - 6pm AEDT
Speaker: Traffic engineer Roni Utriainen
🔗 https://acrs.org.au/event/12-months-fatality-free-in-helsinki-how-did-they-do-it-2025/
#RoadSafety

🚶 Today at #2025ARSC in Perth:

What data do we need to make walking safer?
Austroads’ new minimum datasets improve tracking, design & fairness - safer streets for all.

https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/program/
#PedestrianSafety #VisionZero

🧠 TODAY AT #2025ARSC IN PERTH:

Do crashes only cause physical harm?

Mental health conditions double post-crash & 16% develop PTSD. Early screening & support are critical.

https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/program/
#MentalHealth #RoadTrauma

🟣 FINAL DAY OF #2025ARSC! 🟣
🏍️ Motorcycle Safety plenary chaired by Teresa Senserrick.
Keynote: Nigel Kapa - “Ride Forever: how post-licence training can work”, with panellists Dave Wright, Chris Hurren & Kenn Beer.
🎉 Closing with Ingrid Johnston + 2026 host reveal. Thanks WA Chapter!
#RoadSafety