12-18 May is Road Safety Week!
At Argus Tracking, we’re proud to support safer journeys through smart technology and real-time insights. To mark Road Safety Week, we’re sharing the Top 3 Ways Argus Tracking Can Help Enhance Your Fleet’s Road Safety. Let’s take a look!
The United Nations Global Road Safety Week, running from 12–18 May, is a timely reminder to focus on making our roads safer for everyone. Led by the World Health Organization (WHO), the campaign brings together individuals, businesses, and communities to raise awareness and take meaningful action to reduce traffic-related injuries and deaths.
Let’s look at the numbers. According to the WHO website, every year, nearly 1.2 million people lose their lives, and 50 million more are injured in road accidents globally. Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for young people aged 5 to 29, with pedestrians and cyclists making up over 25% of all road deaths.
Here in New Zealand, the impact is just as real. Between 2021 and 2023, trucks were involved in 18% of all crashes, including 7% of serious injury crashes and 6% of minor injury crashes, according to the Ministry of Transport.
These figures highlight why fleet safety matters—and why it’s more than just a compliance checkbox. Businesses that operate fleets have an unique opportunity to lead the way in road safety. By using tools like GPS tracking and fleet management systems, fleet managers can reduce risk, respond faster, and make informed decisions that protect your team and others on the road.
Top 3 Ways Argus Tracking Can Help Enhance Your Fleet's Road Safety
1. Protect Your Lone Workers with GPS Tracking
At Argus, we believe road safety means supporting your team both on the road and wherever their work takes them — including those working independently, off-site. Lone workers often face unique risks, especially in busy or remote environments. That’s why Argus partners with GetHomeSafe, a leader in lone worker safety software. Their platform helps give peace of mind that your team is safe and accounted for, while also supporting your business to meet obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Through the seamless integration of Argus Tracking and GetHomeSafe, you can take safety management to the next level.
Here’s how:
Real-Time GPS Vehicle Tracking: Monitor the location of both your vehicles and lone workers in real-time, ensuring you always know where they are and can respond quickly in case of an emergency.
SOS Alerts and Panic Buttons: In the event of a distress situation, the panic button sends SOS alerts directly to the GetHomeSafe platform, ensuring faster emergency response and better safety for your workers.
Comprehensive Safety Management: All this data is centralised in one dashboard, allowing businesses to manage health and safety protocols effectively and provide real-time updates to supervisors.
By integrating GPS vehicle tracking with lone worker safety systems, you ensure the security of your team members while enhancing operational efficiency.
2. Reduce Driver Accidents with Fleet Management System Insights
Accidents are a significant concern for fleet managers, and we are here to help you reduce them! At Argus, we provide detailed Driver Behaviour Reports that give deep insights into your fleet’s performance and individual driver behaviours.
With fleet management system insights, fleet managers can compare their fleet’s safety performance against the national average (which data is exclusive to Argus!) and quickly identify areas for improvement.
Here’s how these reports help:
Fleet Behaviour Insights: These insights help you see how your fleet is performing in terms of safety. By comparing your fleet’s safety scores against national benchmarks, you can spot trends, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
Driver Behaviour Insights: Understand where your drivers may be most at risk. These insights help you pinpoint the behaviours that need attention, allowing you to reward good driving habits and address areas for improvement. By motivating good drivers and providing targeted training to those who need it, fleet managers can significantly reduce the risk of accidents.
To further improve safety, the Driver Behaviour Report offers actionable data that empowers your team to take proactive steps in driver coaching and accident prevention.
3. Ensure Drivers Are Taking the Required Rest to Avoid Fatigue-Related Incidents
Fatigue is a major cause of accidents, with long hours behind the wheel putting drivers at risk. Argus Tracking’s Fatigue Reports help your team stay compliant with legal and company rest period policies. Our Fatigue Reports tracks total drive time, ensuring your drivers don’t exceed safe limits. Multiple short trips can easily add up, and fatigue is a hidden danger.
Here’s how our reports keep you on track:
Daily Fatigue Report: This report tracks the total driving time for each vehicle and driver, ensuring they don’t exceed safe limits. By monitoring this data, you can prevent fatigue-related accidents and ensure your drivers are well-rested and safe on the road.
Fatigue Trip Report: This report identifies trips where drivers may have exceeded safe driving limits without adequate rest. It helps you take corrective action, such as adjusting schedules or providing more frequent breaks.
Ensuring your drivers get adequate rest and manage their fatigue effectively not only helps reduce accidents but also improves overall fleet productivity and driver satisfaction.
Join Argus Tracking This Road Safety Week!
As the colder months roll in across New Zealand, road safety becomes more important than ever. Our data reveals that risky driving behaviour spikes from April, peaking in July and August. That’s why now’s the time to monitor your fleet closely and make informed decisions backed by reliable data.
At Argus Tracking, we’re all about giving you accurate insights into your fleet’s performance, empowering you to make data-driven decisions that improve safety. Our cutting-edge technology is trusted for its precision, while our dedicated customer support ensures you get the most out of every feature. And with our tailored pricing plans, you’ll only pay for what you need most.
Ready to take your fleet’s safety to the next level? Get in touch with us today to learn how Argus Tracking’s GPS vehicle tracking and fleet management system can make a real difference!
