At least once a week a postie is injured while delivering Australia's mail.
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Footage released by Australia Post shows multiple instances of posties being thrown from their delivery bikes after collisions with other motorists.
It comes as Australia Post data reveals 65 of its drivers have been seriously injured in third-party traffic accidents in the 2022-23 financial year.
They've been left with broken limbs, concussions and lacerations with many requiring hospitalisation and time off work as a result, according to the postal service.
And NSW has been called out as the state with the most accidents involving posties.
Safety measures have been rolled out to try to protect posties, who are decked out in high-vis uniforms, including intensive road safety training, sensors and duress buttons on delivery vehicles.
"But it isn't just up to us - we are asking all drivers to be alert and keep an eye out for our posties, especially over the next few months as we ramp up deliveries in the lead up to Christmas," Australia Post's Rod Maule said.
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Some of the most common accidents were due to motorists not looking or speeding through roundabouts, failing to give way or stop at stop signs, being distracted by a mobile phone or not leaving enough space to stop safely.
It's another concern for posties while out doing their jobs, after an earlier plea from Australia Post in response to a spike in dog attacks on delivery workers.
"While we want our team to deliver for all Australians, we also want each of them to safely get home to their families at the end of the day," Mr Maule said.
"Safety is our number one priority which is why we've invested millions of dollars into advanced technology and training to keep our team safe on the road."
