Vehicle incidents caused 73 farm deaths in the past decade

From 2016 to 2025, there have been 73 vehicle-related deaths on farms, and it remains the leading cause of death in work-related fatalities in agriculture

The main causes of death from farm vehicles are being crushed, struck, pinned under or falling from a vehicle.

Over the last 10 years, there have been 73 vehicle-related deaths on farms, according to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA).

The HSA will commence a national farm safety inspection campaign on March 23, focusing on the safe use of tractors, machinery, quad bikes, and other work vehicles on farms.