No one plans a crash - make every journey safe campaign launched

News story
Road Safety Minister Paul Papalia has called on all Western Australians to make our roads safer with the launch of the 'No one plans a crash - make every journey safe' campaign on Sunday 4 December. 
Last updated:
3d text reading 'no one plans a' next to a crashed vehicle, as an art installation with a beach in the background

Mr Papalia announced the campaign at Scarborough Beach where a locally made, life-sized sculpture has been installed to start conversations about how to make every journey safe. 

He said with the festive season upon us, the powerful campaign message was particularly timely.  

“This time of year we put a lot of effort into planning to catch up with friends and family but we need to put just as much effort into planning the journey so we can all get home safely.” 

No one plans a crash – make every journey safe follows two WA households - a family and a share house of friends - as they go about their busy, everyday lives and set off on their unremarkable everyday journeys. 

Through 10 relatable scenarios, it explores the idea that when we set off on our everyday journeys - to school, to work, to meet friends and family - we don't plan to kill or injure ourselves or someone else. This is because most of us consider ourselves safe, law-abiding drivers who don't put ourselves in risky situations on the road. 

Yet sadly, last year 166 people died and 1,587 people were seriously injured on WA roads. 

No one plans a crash - make every journey safe highlights how the small, seemingly harmless decisions we make, either consciously or unconsciously, when driving, riding a motorcycle or eRideable, cycling or walking, can lead to a serious crash. The campaign explores the concept that if we don't consciously plan to make our journey safe, we might as well be planning an unsafe one. 

 Road Safety Commission research used to inform the campaign found speed, inattention, fatigue and alcohol are the most problematic when it comes to risky behaviour on our roads. The everyday scenarios focus on how even a seemingly small act of risk-taking behaviour such as going a few kilometres over the speed limit or a quick check of your phone while driving can have a catastrophic outcome. 

Anyone in WA who has been affected by a road crash can contact Road Trauma Support WA on 1300 004 814 for free information, support and counselling. This service is proudly supported by Road Safety Commission funding.  

To find out more about the campaign, visit No one plans a crash

The Minister for Road Safety Paul Papalia (right) with Member for Scarborough Stuart Aubrey (centre) and Commander State Traffic Mike Bell (left) at the launch of the 'No one plans a crash – make every journey safe' campaign