New Report reveals top causes of major truck crashes

Source: Joint Media Release (08.10.2025) by NRSPP, NTI and Monash University Accident Research Centre

A new report released today (08.10.2025) indicates a decline in the number of major heavy vehicle incidents attributed to inattention/distraction and inappropriate speed.

The National Truck Accident Research Centre (NTARC) Major Incident Investigation Report 2025 shows decreases in two leading human factor-related incident causes from 2023 to 2024, with inattention/distraction incidents reducing by 1.6% and inappropriate speed incidents by 7.6%.

Dr Jasmine Proud from Monash University’s Accident Research Centre said inattention/distraction, inadequate following distance, and inappropriate speed remain contributing factors and the focus of ongoing safety initiatives.

Read the full media release here.

The Report can be viewed here.