Sunday 15 November 2026 marks the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, an important opportunity to honour those killed and seriously injured on our roads, acknowledge the lasting impact of road trauma on families and communities, and renew our commitment to preventing further deaths and serious injuries.
Observed annually on the third Sunday in November, the World Day of Remembrance brings together people and organisations across the globe to remember those affected by road trauma, recognise the vital work of emergency services and first responders, and advocate for safer roads and better support for victims and their families.
This year’s campaign, Remember. Support. Act. – A light that unites us, highlights the importance of transforming remembrance into meaningful action.
- Remember: Honour those killed and seriously injured on our roads, recognising the lives, families and communities forever changed by road trauma.
- Support: Stand alongside those affected by road trauma, ensuring victims, survivors and bereaved families are heard, respected and provided with appropriate support.
- Act: Advocate for evidence-based road safety policies, safer road systems and effective interventions that prevent deaths and serious injuries.
Road trauma remains a significant global public health challenge, with approximately 1.19 million people killed on roads worldwide each year and millions more experiencing life-changing injuries. Behind every statistic is a person, a family and a community affected by the consequences of road trauma.
The Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) recognises the importance of this day, not only as an opportunity for remembrance, but also as a reminder of the urgent need for sustained action to eliminate fatal and serious road trauma.
Through research, advocacy, professional development and collaboration, ACRS and its members are committed to advancing evidence-based approaches to road safety and supporting the global goal of reducing road deaths and injuries by at least 50% by 2030.
On this World Day of Remembrance, ACRS stands in solidarity with all those affected by road trauma, including survivors, bereaved families, emergency responders and the many individuals and organisations working to make our roads safer.
We remember those killed. We support those affected. We act to prevent further road trauma.
To learn more about the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and the 2026 campaign, visit worlddayofremembrance.org.
