Pedestrian deaths just reached an 18-year high. Bull bars are part of the problem
During 2025 Australia recorded 197 pedestrian deaths, the highest in 18 years, largely due to bull bars.
Australia’s national road trauma data for 2025 show total deaths exceeded 1,300 for the first time since 2010, marking five straight years of growth. 197 pedestrians were killed – the highest count since 2007 – and almost every state recorded a spike. 49 cyclists died, up 32% from 2024, and 48 motorcyclists lost their lives. A key factor is the rise in vehicle size and the widespread use of bull‑bars, especially on four‑wheel drives and dual‑cab trucks. Tests by the Centre for Automotive Safety Research found steel bull‑bars produced a head‑impact criterion (HIC) of 5,390.8, six‑times higher than a bonnet‑only front. A UK study estimates banning rigid bull‑bars could cut pedestrian fatalities by 6% and serious injuries by 21%. Regulators currently permit bull‑bars on urban‑registered cars under weaker Australian standards, making enforcement difficult.
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