NRSPP Quick Fact: The Effect of Car Colour on Crash Risk

This quick fact focuses on the effect car colour can have on crash risk. It highlights some key facts and statistics.

References

Condon, M. (2013) Dark cars a safety hazard: report, ABC, https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/programs/nsw-country-hour/2013-08-12/dark-cars-hard-to-see/4880246

Cairney, P & Styles, T. (2003) Review of the literature on daytime running lights (DRL), Contract Report, Prepared for Australian Transport Safety Bureau https://infrastructure.gov.au/roads/safety/publications/2003/pdf/Cons_Lights.pdf

Newstead, S. & D’Elia, A. (2007) An Investigation into the Relationship between Vehicle Colour and Crash Risk, Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC), https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/216475/muarc263.pdf

Road Safety Commission (2018) Vehicle Safety, Government of Western Australia, https://www.rsc.wa.gov.au/Your-Safety/Safety-Topics/Vehicle-Safety