See an up-to-date estimate of people killed in incidents involving quad bikes in Australia from 2017 to 2022.
We update this data when we get more information. For example, when the coroner completes investigations.
How we source the data
Our preliminary estimates come from:
- initial media reports
- states and territories
- other publicly available information.
To get more information about the death, we work with:
- Work health and safety (WHS) authorities
- the National Coronial Information System
- workers’ compensation data.
How we use the data
This dataset informs Quadwatch, which aims to:
- raise awareness of safe quad bike practices
- minimise risk of a quad bike fatality or injury with practical advice.
Overview
As of 19 May 2022: 4 Australians were killed from quad bikes this year.
In the past 5 years (2017 to 2021):
- There were 64 quad bike deaths.
- 11 people dies in 2021
- The highest number of quad bike deaths occurred in 2020 (23).
- 8 people died in 2019
- 11 people died in 2018
- 11 people died in 2017
2022 quad bike fatalities
Last update: 19 May 2022.
Sex |
State |
Type of incident |
Activity |
Helmet worn |
Terrain |
Reported ground surface |
Possible weight imbalance1 |
|
82 |
Female |
TAS |
Rollover |
- |
- |
- |
Road |
- |
47 |
Male |
WA |
Other |
Non-working |
No |
- |
Sand |
- |
19 |
Female |
NSW |
Rollover |
Working |
No |
- |
- |
- |
69 |
Male |
WA |
Other |
Working |
No |
- |
- |
- |
2017 to 2021 quad bike fatalities
Year |
Sex |
State |
Type of incident |
Activity |
Helmet worn |
Terrain |
Reported ground surface |
Possible weight imbalance |
|
2021 |
77 |
Male |
NSW |
Rollover |
Non-working |
No |
- |
- |
- |
2021 |
44 |
Male |
QLD |
Rollover |
Working |
- |
Incline |
Dirt |
- |
2021 |
74 |
Male |
SA |
Rollover |
Non-working |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2021 |
64 |
Male |
NSW |
Rollover |
Working |
No |
- |
- |
- |
2021 |
59 |
Male |
QLD |
Rollover |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2021 |
6 |
Female |
QLD |
Rollover |
Non-working |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2021 |
24 |
Male |
NSW |
Other |
Non-working |
No |
- |
Dirt track |
- |
2021 |
80 |
Male |
VIC |
Rollover |
Working |
- |
Incline |
- |
- |
2021 |
58 |
Female |
NSW |
Rollover |
Non-working |
No |
- |
- |
- |
2021 |
32 |
Male |
NT |
Rollover |
Non-working |
No |
- |
Road |
- |
2021 |
70 |
Male |
NSW |
Other |
Working |
- |
Incline |
Other |
- |
2020 |
71 |
Female |
QLD |
Rollover |
- |
- |
Incline |
Dirt |
- |
2020 |
29 |
Female |
NSW |
Collision |
Non-working |
No |
Flat |
Dirt |
- |
2020 |
69 |
Male |
NSW |
Rollover |
Working |
No |
Incline |
Mud |
- |
2020 |
70 |
Female |
VIC |
Rollover |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2020 |
13 |
Female |
QLD |
Rollover |
Non-working |
- |
Incline |
- |
- |
2020 |
65 |
Female |
NSW |
Rollover |
Working |
- |
Flat |
- |
- |
2020 |
26 |
Male |
QLD |
Rollover |
Non-working |
- |
- |
Road |
- |
2020 |
10 |
Male |
VIC |
Rollover |
Non-working |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2020 |
22 |
Female |
QLD |
Other |
Non-working |
- |
- |
Road |
Passenger |
2020 |
76 |
Female |
QLD |
Other |
- |
No |
- |
Road |
Seated sideways with container |
2020 |
76 |
Male |
WA |
Rollover |
Working |
No |
- |
- |
Tank |
2020 |
63 |
Male |
QLD |
Other |
Working |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2020 |
60 |
Male |
TAS |
Collision |
- |
- |
Incline |
- |
- |
2020 |
12 |
Male |
NT |
- |
Non-working |
No |
- |
Road |
- |
2020 |
|
Male |
QLD |
Rollover |
Non-working |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2020 |
78 |
Male |
NSW |
Rollover |
Working |
No |
Incline |
- |
- |
2020 |
38 |
Male |
WA |
Other |
Non-working |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2020 |
37 |
Male |
WA |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2020 |
49 |
Male |
VIC |
Collision |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2020 |
80 |
Male |
NT |
- |
Non-working |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2020 |
49 |
Male |
QLD |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2020 |
61 |
Male |
QLD |
Other |
Working |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2020 |
2 |
Male |
VIC |
- |
Non-working |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2019 |
60 |
Male |
QLD |
Rollover |
Working |
- |
Incline |
Dirt |
Container attached to vehicle |
2019 |
35 |
Male |
TAS |
Rollover |
Non-working |
Yes |
Incline |
Dirt |
Passenger(s) on vehicle |
2019 |
49 |
Male |
VIC |
Rollover |
Non-working |
No |
- |
Dirt |
- |
2019 |
7 |
Male |
WA |
Rollover |
Non-working |
- |
Incline |
- |
- |
2019 |
9 |
Male |
TAS |
Rollover |
Non-working |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
2019 |
51 |
Male |
WA |
Rollover |
Working |
No |
- |
Gravel |
- |
2019 |
56 |
Female |
TAS |
Rollover |
Working |
- |
Incline |
- |
- |
2019 |
51 |
Male |
TAS |
Rollover |
Non-working |
Yes |
Uneven |
Road |
Container attached to vehicle |
2018 |
17 |
Male |
WA |
Rollover |
Working |
- |
- |
Dirt |
- |
2018 |
20 |
Male |
QLD |
Rollover |
Non-working |
- |
- |
Road |
- |
2018 |
27 |
Male |
NSW |
Collision |
Non-working |
- |
- |
Road |
- |
2018 |
31 |
Female |
NSW |
Rollover |
Non-working |
- |
Incline |
Dirt |
Passenger on vehicle |
2018 |
31 |
Male |
QLD |
Collision |
Non-working |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2018 |
35 |
Male |
QLD |
Rollover |
- |
No |
- |
- |
- |
2018 |
44 |
Male |
NSW |
Rollover |
Non-working |
No |
- |
- |
- |
2018 |
50 |
Male |
QLD |
Collision |
Working |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2018 |
69 |
Male |
NT |
Rollover |
Non-working |
- |
- |
Road |
- |
2018 |
75 |
Male |
QLD |
Rollover |
Working |
No |
Incline |
Dirt |
Container attached to vehicle |
2018 |
82 |
Male |
VIC |
Collision |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2017 |
6 |
Female |
NSW |
Collision |
Non-working |
No |
- |
Dirt |
Passenger(s) on vehicle |
2017 |
7 |
Male |
NSW |
Rollover |
Non-working |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
2017 |
8 |
Male |
WA |
Rollover |
Non-working |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2017 |
37 |
Male |
SA |
Rollover |
Working |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2017 |
38 |
Male |
Vic |
Rollover |
Working |
- |
Incline |
- |
Trailer attached to vehicle |
2017 |
41 |
Male |
QLD |
Collision |
Non-working |
No |
Incline |
Dirt |
- |
2017 |
60 |
Male |
NSW |
Rollover |
Working |
- |
- |
Gravel |
- |
2017 |
60 |
Male |
NSW |
Rollover |
Working |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2017 |
66 |
Male |
QLD |
Rollover |
Working |
No |
- |
Dirt |
- |
2017 |
69 |
Male |
Vic |
Rollover |
Working |
- |
- |
Gravel |
- |
2017 |
74 |
Male |
NSW |
Rollover |
Non-working |
- |
Incline |
Dirt |
- |
1Safe Work Australia has designated a potential weight imbalance when the following factors are reported: more than one rider on bike, towing trailer, supplementary weight on bike (e.g. drums containing liquid chemicals).
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