Sadly koalas are expected to be extinct by 2050 unless we act to preserve their lives now. One of the biggest threats to our koala population is vehicle road strikes. Since January 2020 through to the end of 2025, there were 218 reported road strikes or motor vehicle incidents in our region involving a koala, and of those 118 incidents are known to have resulted in the death of the koala.
These figures have reduced significantly in the last two years. This could be attributed to additional signage and infrastructure in and around our roads; increased media and promotion to raise awareness; and sadly also a possible population decline due to disease, habitat loss and the devastating impact of bushfires in recent times.
We have developed a map to show where koala road strikes occur the most frequently. The data is updated annually in June. You can explore the map below or open the map in a new page by clicking here.
Tips for navigating this map:
- Choose a map to focus in on from the selection at the base of the maps.
- Clicking and holding anywhere on the map will allow you to drag the map around.
- To zoom in, double click the mouse button or use the scroll button to move in and out on an area of interest. To navigate back and forward to previous extents use the arrow button on the side menu of the map.
- Click on a coloured circle on the map to see further details of the road strike hotspot.
- Use the search option to find a particular address or location
Drive with Care, Be Koala Aware
By changing our behaviours on the road, we can reduce these numbers and trauma for our wildlife, and our community.
Make sure to slow down when we see signs that tell us wildlife are out and about in the area. You can help by making these small changes:
- Look for road signs and take notice of speed limits
- Slow down in koala zones
- Take extra care at dawn and dusk
- Remember that when you’re on the road, you are in charge of protecting every life.
- If you see an injured koala call the Koala Hospital 24-hour Rescue Line 02 6584 1522
Take our Drive with Care Be Koala Aware pledge to join others who are making the conscious effort to be more careful on our roads and receive a pledge pack as a reminder and to help spread the word!
