Perth Road Accident Statistics

Road accidents in Perth continue to cause serious harm. The latest data from the Road Safety Commission reveals just how serious the situation is in the metropolitan area.

This data highlights more than just risks on the road; it represents lives disrupted, families impacted, and people left with injuries. For those who have been injured, the challenges can be overwhelming, and having the right legal support is essential.

As Perth’s leading personal injury lawyers specialising in car accident injury claims, we help clients navigate the legal system and secure the compensation they deserve.

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Key Findings from Perth Road Statistics

When you look closer at the numbers, it becomes clear how widespread and serious road accidents are:

5,345

People killed or seriously injured (KSI) between 2020 and 2024

62%

Victims were vehicle occupants, showing drivers and passengers remain the largest group affected

20%

Were motorcyclists, who face high risks due to minimal protection

11%

Were pedestrians, highlighting dangers even when walking on local roads

7%

Were cyclists, often involved in intersection crashes

The most common crash types included right-angle collisions (25%), rear-end crashes (18%), and hit-object incidents (14%). More than half of all KSI crashes (51%) occurred at intersections, while 59% happened on local roads, where most people travel daily.

These figures prove that serious accidents don’t just occur on highways or rural roads. They happen in everyday settings where Perth residents drive, ride, and walk.

Impact of Road Accidents

If you’ve ever been involved in a crash, you know that the consequences extend far beyond the initial impact. Serious injuries can lead to:

Expensive medical treatment and rehabilitation
Long-term loss of income or ability to work
Physical and emotional trauma
Strain on families and daily life

For the thousands of people counted in Perth’s road accident statistics, these challenges are very real. That’s why it’s crucial to understand your rights after an accident and to seek professional advice early.

Why Legal Support Is Critical?

Pursuing a road injury claim in Perth can be complex. Insurers may dispute liability, minimise the value of your injuries, or delay the claims process. Without legal knowledge or proper representation, many accident victims risk receiving less than they deserve.

An experienced personal injury lawyer in Perth can:

Gather evidence and establish liability

Work with medical experts to document injuries

Negotiate strongly with insurers

Represent you in court if necessary

At CLP Legal, we handle all types of road injury claims in Perth, including car accidents, motorcycle crashes, pedestrian injuries, cycling accidents, truck and bus collisions, and e-scooter incidents. Did you know that the insurer will also pay part of your legal costs for you when you successfully resolve your claim?

How Can CLP Legal Help You?

CLP Legal is more than just a law firm — we are dedicated advocates for people who have suffered injuries on Perth’s roads. Our No Win, No Fee approach means you can seek compensation without financial risk, giving you peace of mind while we handle your claim.

CLP Legal provides clients with:

Expertise across all accident types, from car crashes to emerging transport like e-scooters.
Compassionate service, supporting clients through difficult times.
Proven results in securing fair compensation

We act quickly, handle the legal process, and ensure our clients can focus on recovery while we manage their claim.

Get Legal Support After a Road Accident

If you’ve been injured in a road accident in Perth, you don’t need to face the claims process alone. CLP Legal can help you secure the compensation you deserve. Contact us today for expert legal support.

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CLP Legal has a group of exceptional team members that not only offer legal advice, they are supportive, kind and understanding. Amy and Ali are wonderful team members who helped me through some very difficult situations with my case. They were my “go to” people that I trust. Thank you so much Amy and Ali, you both were always a phone call away when I needed assurance and support. Also a big thank you to Barrister Nolan for your support and encouragement throughout my case. You are definitely a people’s person.

Laura Cass

I recently used CLP Legal for my claim and couldn't be happier with the outcome. Communication was efficient and clear, I always knew what was happening and what to expect next. They genuinely took the time to understand my unique circumstances rather than treating it as a one-size-fits-all case, and that attention to detail translated into the best possible settlement outcome for me. I'd recommend Susan and her team to anyone looking for a legal team.

Gary Pennefather

Exceptional service from CLP Legal. Susan assisted me with a complex cycling accident claim (cycle vs cyclist). The team truly absorbed all the stress of the process and worked hard to maximise my outcome. If you need reliable legal help, I highly recommend them.

Dingding He

Amy was so kind and helpful in my wife's case of mv injury, all the way along her treatment to a very fair final settlement. It was a great relief to a very hard situation. We are very grateful in the end. Thank you Amy and all the staff!

Dom Grant1823

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Blanca Rosano

Thank you for making this Not stressful as this was my first time, very clear from day 1 and always informative highly recommend.

Manish Kumar

Clp legal very helpful and professional.

Karme Bossinga

This wonderful team treated me with absolute professionalism and compassion.. not only did they secure me a great result but they reduced their fee without being asked too.. they were in my corner the whole way and it was so nice to have them in my corner.. five star review for these guys

Deb Norris

Felt very confident that my case would be handled expertly. All fees etc explained up front and comprehensively

Perth Road Accident Statistics

Key Findings from Perth Road Statistics

5,345

62%

20%

11%

7%

Impact of Road Accidents

Why Legal Support Is Critical?

Gather evidence and establish liability

Work with medical experts to document injuries

Negotiate strongly with insurers

Represent you in court if necessary

How Can CLP Legal Help You?

Get Legal Support After a Road Accident

Check out our reviews

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