Road Statistics

Overview

291 people died in reported crashes between the years 2017 and 2021.

The statistics on this page relate to the five-year period of 2017-2021 and are restricted to people Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) unless otherwise stated. Main Roads WA regional boundaries are used.

1,096 people were KSI in the metropolitan region in 2021
5,787 people were KSI in the metropolitan region between 2017 and 2021
There were 58.3 people KSI per 100,000 population
58% of people KSI were male
62% of people KSI were motor vehicle occupants and 20% were motorcyclists
21% of people were aged 20-29 years old
17% of people KSI were in crashes that occurred on a Friday
24% of people KSI were in crashes that occurred between 3:00pm and 5:59pm

Common crash circumstances

51% of people KSI were in crashes that occurred at intersections
24% of people KSI were in right-angle crashes
18% of people KSI were in rear end crashes
14% of people KSI were in crashes where a single vehicle collided with an object (excluding animals)
31% of people KSI were in crashes on roads with a 60 km/h speed limit
22% of people KSI were in crashes on roads with a 50 km/h speed limit

Behaviours

Seatbelts were not worn by 3% of vehicle occupants KSI
Helmets were not worn by 10% of cyclists KSI
Speed was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 14% of people KSI
Inattention was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 5% of people KSI
Fatigue was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 7% of people KSI

Map of Metropolitan Crashes

Overview

513 people died in reported crashes between the years 2017 and 2021.

The statistics on this page relate to the five-year period of 2017-2021 and are restricted to people Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) unless otherwise stated. Main Roads WA regional boundaries are used.

657 people were KSI in regional WA in 2021
3,432 people were KSI in regional WA between 2017 and 2021
There were 107 people KSI per 100,000 population
77% of people KSI were motor vehicle occupants and 16% were motorcyclists
65% of people KSI were male
22% of people KSI were aged 20-29 years old
51% of people KSI were in crashes that occurred on the weekend (Friday-Sunday inclusive)
21% of people KSI were in crashes that occurred between 3:00pm and 5:59pm

Common crash circumstances

Most of the fatal and serious crashes that occur in the regional areas of Western Australia involve only one vehicle which has either run off the road and/or collided with an object or rolled over.

25% of people KSI were in a crash involving a single vehicle running off the road or rolling over
35% of people KSI were in crashes where a single vehicle collided with an object (excluding animals)
56% of people KSI were in crashes on roads with a 110 km/h speed limit
12% of people KSI were in crashes on roads with a 50 km/h speed limit

Behaviour Statistics

Seatbelts were not worn by 11% of vehicle occupants KSI
Helmets were not worn by 28% of cyclists KSI
Speed was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 26% of people KSI
Inattention was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 9% of people KSI
Fatigue was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 20% of people KSI

Overview

47 people died in reported crashes between the years 2017 and 2021.

The statistics on this page relate to the five-year period of 2017-2021 and are restricted to people Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) unless otherwise stated. Main Roads WA regional boundaries are used.

61 people were KSI in the Goldfields-Esperance region in 2021
272 people were KSI in the Goldfields-Esperance region between 2017 and 2021
There were 101.2 people KSI per 100,000 population
70% of people KSI were motor vehicle occupants and 19% were motorcyclists
71% of people KSI were male
24% of people KSI were aged 20-29 years old
37% of people KSI were in crashes that occurred on a Wednesday and Thursday combined
25% of people KSI were in crashes that occurred between 3:00pm and 5:59pm
27% of all people KSI were in crashes that occurred in January and December combined

Common crash circumstances

36% of people KSI were in crashes where a single vehicle ran off the road or rolled over
19% of people KSI were in crashes where a single vehicle collided with an object (excluding animals)
50% of people KSI were in crashes on roads with a 110 km/h speed limit
17% of people KSI were in crashes on roads with a 50 km/h speed limit

Behaviour Statistics

Seatbelts were not worn by 21% of vehicle occupants KSI
Speed was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 22% of people KSI
Inattention was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 8% of people KSI
Fatigue was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 15% of people KSI

Maps of Goldfields-Esperance Crashes

Overview

49 people died in reported crashes between the years 2017 and 2021.

The statistics on this page relate to the five-year period of 2017-2021 and are restricted to people Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) unless otherwise stated. Main Roads regional boundaries are used.

43 people were KSI in the Great Southern region in 2021
261 people were KSI in the Great Southern region between 2017 and 2021
There were 83.3 people KSI per 100,000 population
80% of people KSI were motor vehicle occupants and 13% were motorcyclists
66% of people KSI were male
19% of people KSI were aged 20-29 years old
22% of people KSI were in crashes that occurred on a Saturday
20% of people KSI were in crashes that occurred between 3:00pm-5:59pm

Common crash circumstances

23% of people KSI were in crashes where a single vehicle ran off the road or rolled over
44% of people KSI were in crashes where a single vehicle collided with an object (excluding animals).
66% of people KSI were in crashes on roads with a 110 km/h speed limit
12% of people KSI were in crashes on roads with a 50 km/h speed limit

Behaviour Statistics

Seatbelts were not worn by 8% of vehicle occupants KSI
Speed was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 23% of people KSI
Inattention was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 8% of people KSI
Fatigue was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 29% of KSI

Maps of Great Southern Crashes

Overview

40 people died in reported crashes between the years 2017 and 2021.

The statistics on this page relate to the five-year period of 2017-2021 and are restricted to people Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) unless otherwise stated. Main Roads regional boundaries are used.

66 people were KSI in the Kimberley region in 2020
267 people were KSI in the Kimberley region between 2017 and 2021
There were 148.3 people KSI per 100,000 population
79% of people KSI were motor vehicle occupants and 12% were pedestrians
58% of people KSI were male
48% of people KSI were aged 20-39 years old
13% of people KSI were in crashes that occurred in July and 13% of people KSI were in crashes that occurred in November
27% of people KSI were in crashes that occurred on a Saturday
17% of people KSI were in crashes that occurred between 3:00pm-5:59pm

Common crash circumstances

41% of people KSI were in crashes where a single vehicle ran off the road or rolled over
25% of people KSI were in crashes where a single vehicle collided with an object (excluding animals)
62% of people KSI were in crashes on roads with a 110 km/h speed limit
18% of people KSI were in crashes on roads with a 50 km/h speed limit

Behaviour Statistics

Seatbelts were not worn by 30% of vehicle occupants KSI
Speed was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 28% of people KSI
Inattention was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 7% of people KSI
Fatigue was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 22% of people KSI

Maps of Kimberley Crashes

Overview

51 people died in reported crashes between the years 2017 and 2021.

The statistics on this page relate to the five-year period of 2017-2021 and are restricted to people Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) unless otherwise stated. Main Roads regional boundaries are used.

67 people were KSI in the Mid West-Gascoyne region in 2021
353 people were KSI in the Mid West-Gascoyne region between 2017 and 2021
There were 114 people KSI per 100,000 population
75% of people KSI were motor vehicle occupants and 17% were motorcyclists
65% of people KSI were male
25% of people KSI were aged 20-29 years old
20% of people KSI were in crashes that occurred on a Monday
25% of people KSI were in crashes that occurred between 12pm and 2:59pm

Common crash circumstances

35% of people KSI were in crashes where a single vehicle ran off the road or rolled over
26% of people KSI were in crashes where a single vehicle collided with an object (excluding animals)
63% of people KSI were in crashes on roads with a 110 km/h speed limit
16% of people KSI were in crashes on roads with a 50 km/h speed limit

Behaviour Statistics

Seatbelts were not worn by 12% of vehicle occupants KSI
Speed was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 26% of people KSI
Inattention was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 9% of people KSI
Fatigue was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 16% of people KSI

Maps of Mid West-Gascoyne Crashes

Overview

26 people died in reported crashes between the years 2017 and 2021.

The statistics on this page relate to the five-year period of 2017-2021 and are restricted to people Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) unless otherwise stated. Main Roads WA regional boundaries are used.

58 people were KSI in the Pilbara region in 2021
236 people were KSI in the Pilbara region between 2017 and 2021
There were 75.8 people KSI per 100,000 populations
72% of people KSI were motor vehicle occupants and 17% were motorcyclists
68% of people KSI were male
45% of people KSI were aged 20-39 years old
22% of people KSI were in crashes that occurred on a Saturday
23% of people KSI were in crashes that occurred between 3:00pm and 5:59pm

Common crash circumstances

31% of people KSI were in crashes where a single vehicle ran off the road or rolled over
28% of people KSI were in crashes where a single vehicle collided with an object (excluding animals).
44% of people KSI were in crashes on roads with a 110 km/h speed limit
20% of people KSI were in crashes on roads with a 50 km/h speed limit

Behaviour Statistics

Seatbelts were not worn by 25% of vehicle occupants KSI
Helmets were not worn by 24% of motorcyclists KSI
Speed was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 29% of people KSI
Inattention was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 7% of people KSI
Fatigue was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 14% of people KSI

Maps of Pilbara Crashes

Overview

161 people died in reported crashes between the years 2017 and 2021.

The statistics on this page relate to the five-year period of 2017-2021 and are restricted to people Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) unless otherwise stated. Main Roads WA regional boundaries are used.

196 people were KSI in the South West region in 2021
1,234 people were KSI in the South West region between 2017 and 2021
There were 84.9 people KSI per 100,000 population
72% of people KSI were motor vehicle occupants and 20% were motorcyclists
64% of people KSI were male
22% of people KSI were aged 20-29 years old
53% of people KSI were in crashes that occurred on a weekend (Friday to Sunday inclusive)
22% of people KSI were in crashes that occurred between 3:00pm-5:59pm

Common crash circumstances

16% of people KSI were in crashes where a single vehicle ran off the road or rolled over
36% of people KSI were in crashes where a single vehicle collided with an object (excluding animals)
39% of people KSI were in crashes on roads with a 110 km/h speed limit
12% of people KSI were in crashes on roads with a 50 km/h speed limit

Behaviour Statistics

Seatbelts were not worn by 5% of vehicle occupants KSI
Helmets were not worn by 28% of cyclists KSI
Speed was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 26% of people KSI
Inattention was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 9% of people KSI
Fatigue was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 18% of people KSI

Maps of South West Crashes

Overview

139 people died in reported crashes between the years 2017 and 2021.

The statistics on this page relate to the five-year period of 2017-2021 and are restricted to people Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) unless otherwise stated. Main Roads WA regional boundaries are used.

166 people were KSI in the Wheatbelt region in 2021
809 people were KSI in the Wheatbelt region between 2017 and 2021
There were 219.1 people KSI per 100,000 population
87% of people KSI were motor vehicle occupants and 11% were motorcyclists
66% of people KSI were male
21% of people KSI were aged 20-29 years old
19% of people KSI were in crashes that occurred on a Friday
22% of people KSI were in crashes that occurred between 12pm and 2:59pm

Common crash circumstances

26% of people KSI were in crashes where a single vehicle ran off the road or rolled over
44% of people KSI were in crashes where a single vehicle collided with an object (excluding animals)
77% of people KSI were in crashes on roads with a 110 km/h speed limit
5% of people KSI were in crashes on roads with a 50 km/h speed limit

Behaviour Statistics

Seatbelts were not worn by 8% of vehicle occupants KSI
Speed was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 28% of people KSI
Inattention was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 9% of people KSI
Fatigue was suspected to be a factor in the crashes of 26% of people KSI

Road Statistics

WA Road Fatalities Year to Date Comparisons

WA Annual Road Fatalities

WA Annual Road Fatalities per 100,000 population

Further Resources

Metropolitan and Regional Statistics (2017-2021)

Metropolitan

Overview

Common crash circumstances

Behaviours

Map of Metropolitan Crashes

Regional

Overview

Common crash circumstances

Behaviour Statistics

Goldfields-Esperance

Overview

Common crash circumstances

Behaviour Statistics

Maps of Goldfields-Esperance Crashes

Great Southern

Overview

Common crash circumstances

Behaviour Statistics

Maps of Great Southern Crashes

Kimberley

Overview

Common crash circumstances

Behaviour Statistics

Maps of Kimberley Crashes

Mid-West Gascoyne

Overview

Common crash circumstances

Behaviour Statistics

Maps of Mid West-Gascoyne Crashes

Pilbara

Overview

Common crash circumstances

Behaviour Statistics

Maps of Pilbara Crashes

South West

Overview

Common crash circumstances

Behaviour Statistics

Maps of South West Crashes

Wheatbelt

Overview

Common crash circumstances

Behaviour Statistics

Maps of Wheatbelt Crashes

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