As shown in table 23.19, in 1999 there were 57 deaths relating to water transport accidents, a 46.2% increase from 1998, but 5.0% lower than the 60 deaths from water accidents in 1995. There were 43 deaths relating to rail transport accidents in 1999, the lowest number from of all modes, representing 2.1% of total transport accident deaths in Australia. This level was unchanged from 1998.
