Australia Post has released dashcam footage showing collisions involving its delivery workers, as new data reveals more than 280 posties were injured in traffic accidents in the past financial year. The corporation is urging motorists to be more vigilant, particularly as the busy Christmas period approaches.
The injuries, sustained between July 2024 and June 2025, include broken limbs, concussions and serious trauma from third-party crashes. At least five posties are injured each week, with many requiring hospital treatment and time off work. The data only includes cases where the postie was not at fault.
Russell Munro, Australia Post's general manager of safety, said the figures were 'deeply concerning'. 'Our priority is to deliver for all Australians whilst ensuring the safety of our team members, so they return home to their families safely each day. However, road safety is a shared responsibility and we urge all drivers to keep an eye out for our posties,' he said.
The video reveals a pattern of hazards, including collisions at roundabouts and intersections where drivers failed to give way, as well as dangerous overtaking, cutting corners and distracted driving, such as using mobile phones. Even posties on foot are at risk, with a rise in incidents involving scooters and bikes on footpaths.
To improve safety, Australia Post is rolling out electric delivery vehicles (eDVs) to replace older motorcycles. These vehicles feature multi-directional cameras, telematics and a duress button. Munro noted that the severity of injury is reduced when posties use eDVs, with some walking away with only minor injuries. The company has also hired 3,500 additional contract workers to handle the Christmas peak.
