Statistics & Research

Statistics & Research

Current stats:
67 deaths as at 15 May 2012.
1,056 estimated* serious injuries to date.
 

*estimated number of serious injuries is based on the 5 year average (2005-2009) year to date data for the week ending 13 May.
 

Fatalities year to date - as at 15 May

Year Metropolitan WA Regional WA Total
2008 31 42 73
2009 28 42 70
2010 33 30 63
2011 32 31 63

2012 39 28 67


Annual fatalities

Year Metropolitan WA Regional WA Total
1999 89 129 218
2000 87 125 212
2001 70 95 165
2002 70 108 178
2003 85 94 179
2004 82 97 179
2005 72 92 164
2006 87 114 201
2007 96 140 236
2008 91 116 207
2009 77 116 193
2010 79 114 193
2011 83 97 180
Road safety action will bring much needed reprieve to road trauma in WA
The Road Safety Council has welcomed the announcement by the Government in committing Road Trauma Trust Account funding for 12/13 to road safety priority improvement areas. Read the full release here.
WA Road Deaths and Serious Injuries
67 deaths as at 15 May 2012.
Approximately 1,056 serious injuries to date.

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Current Campaign - Drink Driving
Drink driving contributes to over 30% of fatal road crashes. This campaign supports the community’s attitudes around the social unacceptability of drink driving. Find out more here.
Current Campaign - Safer Vehicles
Electronic Stability Control will help reduce your chances of running off the road - the leading cause of serious injuries on country roads.
Find out more here.
Current Campaign - Seat Belts
Our new campaign reminds road users that you belt up to protect yourself, because you are important to a lot of people.
Find out more here.