Data
Commuting patterns in New Zealand have come under increasing scrutiny because of growing public and government interest in sustainability.
The Land Transport New Zealand's (Land Transport NZ) crash analysis system (CAS) is a vital tool in New Zealand's drive to reduce road trauma. CAS is a tool that manages, analyses and maps traffic crash and related data.
Every year, the Ministry of Transport produces a series of Crash Fact Sheets. These fact sheets outline useful statistical information on road safety issues, drawn from yearly motor vehicle crash data. Topics include alcohol, speed, safety belts and cyclists.
Cyclists have a number of risk factors that do not affect car drivers. The main risk factors are decreased stability and a much lower level of protection than is given by a car.
Distance travelled by commuters
Commuting Patterns in New Zealand: 1996–2006 gives a statistical overview of commuting patterns in New Zealand between 1996 and 2006, focusing on the cities in the Auckland and Wellington regions, and Christchurch city.
Central government invests more than $1.6 billion in land transport each year, mostly through the National Land Transport Fund. Regional and territorial authorities invest a further $400 million, mainly funded from rates.
Commuting Patterns in New Zealand: 1996–2006 gives a statistical overview of commuting patterns in New Zealand between 1996 and 2006, focusing on the cities in the Auckland and Wellington regions, and Christchurch city. The report is based on information from the Census of Population and Dwellings.
Motor vehicle crashes in New Zealand
Motor vehicle crashes in New Zealand is an annual statistical statement on road crashes in New Zealand. The crash data are derived from Traffic Crash reports completed by Police who attend fatal and injury crashes.
In 2006, 38 motorcyclists were killed and a further 1017 were injured in road crashes. This was 10 percent of all deaths and 7 percent of all reported injuries on our roads.
Road safety statistics are updated regularly on the Minstry of Transport website.
Trends and indicators reports on the 13 trends identified by Land Transport NZ to represent progress towards land transport sustainability and safer transport on land (that is, towards the achievement of the five NZTS objectives).
