Title: Australia Post Reports Rising Injuries Among Delivery Drivers

Australia Post has disclosed alarming statistics indicating that at least one postal worker is injured every weekday due to unsafe driving. In the past financial year, 280 postal workers sustained injuries from reckless drivers, resulting in broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. Many of these incidents required hospitalization and led to ongoing psychological trauma for the affected workers.

The data highlights that postal workers, often referred to as posties, are frequently injured by distracted drivers using mobile phones, as well as motorists who overtake on the wrong side of the road. Other common causes of accidents include drivers failing to yield at roundabouts and unsafe lane changes.

In response to these concerning figures, Australia Post plans to invest in more electric delivery vehicles (eDVs), which have been shown to reduce the severity of injuries in collisions. Russell Munro, the safety general manager at Australia Post, emphasized the risks posed by reckless driving. "Every day, our team members are out in communities delivering for Australians, but increasingly, they’re also being put at risk by unsafe driver behaviour," Munro stated.

He added that the organization is taking significant steps to enhance safety, including reducing the motorcycle fleet and expanding the use of eDVs. Munro noted, "Our data shows that the severity of injury to a postie when involved in a motor accident is reduced when operating an eDV. In some instances, our team has walked away from the accident with only minor injuries."

The priority for Australia Post remains to provide reliable postal services while ensuring the safety of its employees. Munro urged drivers to be vigilant, saying, "Road safety is a shared responsibility, and we urge all drivers to keep an eye out for our posties."

Australia Post's eDVs are equipped with video, GPS, and data monitoring systems, which the organization claims enhance safety compared to traditional motorbikes. Recently released footage illustrates the common scenarios leading to accidents. In one clip, a postie was struck by a van at a roundabout, while another video showed a postie being hit by a car in similar circumstances. A third clip depicted a worker falling from their vehicle after being cut off by another driver.

In light of these incidents, Australia Post is calling on motorists to slow down when approaching roundabouts and to check their blind spots before changing lanes. The organization is also addressing another safety concern by distributing dog deterrent spray to all posties, following 1,150 dog-related incidents reported in the first half of 2025. This non-harmful spray is designed to temporarily distract dogs, allowing postal workers to safely navigate their routes.