RACV is warning Victorian drivers to take extra care on the roads after new figures revealed thousands of collisions with kangaroos across the state in recent years.
Between 2021 and June 2025, RACV Insurance received more than 23,000 claims for kangaroo-related accidents, with 2024 recording the highest number at 5,883. The average RACV claim total for animal collisions in the 2025 financial year was $8,984.
RACV General Manager Insurance and Roadside Bill Bloodworth said wildlife collisions are a regular hazard, particularly where expanding urban development meets regional roads.
“We do see a pattern of higher claim volumes during the cooler months, particularly from April to August, when kangaroo movement increases and daylight hours are shorter,” Mr Bloodworth said.
“Motorists should slow down, stay alert and scan the roadside—especially at dawn and dusk, when kangaroos are most active.”
The RACV data shows that the top suburbs for kangaroo-related claims since 2021 are spread widely across Victoria. Sunbury led with 234 claims, followed by Heathcote (195), Wallan (192), Benalla (182), Bacchus Marsh (179), Bendigo (170), Ballarat (169), Gisborne (164), Woodend (160) and Kyneton (156).
“These suburbs reflect a wide geographic spread, showing that kangaroo collisions aren’t limited to rural roads. Motorists in outer suburbs and peri-urban areas also need to be cautious,” Mr Bloodworth said.
RACV advises motorists to reduce risk by being aware of peak activity times, slowing down where wildlife is common, scanning both sides of the road, avoiding swerving if a crash is unavoidable, and using high beams when it is safe to do so.
Mr Bloodworth said safety must remain the priority.
“If you’re involved in a collision, pull over safely, activate hazard lights and check on passengers. If anyone is injured, call 000. If the animal is injured, contact local wildlife services on (03) 8400 7300.”
More information is available at racv.com.au.
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