South Australia’s Level Crossing Safety Strategy and Action Plan released
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Between 2019 and 2023, there were 34 collisions and 582 near-miss incidents reported in South Australia. Sadly, these incidents resulted in:
- 11 lives lost
- six serious injuries.
To improve safety at our level crossings, the Department for Infrastructure and Transport has released:
- South Australia’s Level Crossing Safety Strategy 2025–2034
- South Australia’s Level Crossing Safety Action Plan 2025–2028.
The goal is to:
- reduce the number of fatalities and injuries at level crossings
- contribute towards the national vision of zero harm at level crossings by 2050.
The strategy aims to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries at level crossings by:
- identifying priorities to improve safety at level crossings
- supporting ongoing efforts across the state to maintain and improve safety measures.
The strategy was developed in consultation with key stakeholders. This included members of the South Australian Level Crossing Advisory Committee.
The three-year action plan:
- complements the strategy
- details priorities, responsibilities and timeframes.
The plan will be updated every year.
Visit the Department for Infrastructure and Transport's website to read the strategy and action plan.