Victoria’s kangaroo crash hotspots revealed: Sunbury, Heathcote and Wallan lead

Sunbury tops claims list for kangaroo damage in Victoria

Sunbury is leading a top 10 list for the source of most kangaroo damage claims from drivers, says the RACV (Royal Automobile Club of Victoria). The RACV says that from 2021 to June 2025, their insurance business received over 23,000 claims for kangaroo-related damage; 2024 recorded the highest number in a year with 5883 claims. It says the average amount claimed for a collision with an animal in the 2025 financial year was $8984. RACV General Ma…

Victoria’s kangaroo crash hotspots revealed: Sunbury, Heathcote and Wallan lead

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 R…