RAC is urging drivers to be extra mindful on WA roads during National Road Safety Week as WA road deaths surge to 70 - surpassing the five-year average by 14 deaths.
Sunday marked the start of National Road Safety Week – an annual initiative to highlight the impact of road trauma and remember lives lost on roads.
So far, 70 people have tragically died on WA roads to-date which is two more deaths than the same time last year.
RAC General Manager External Relations Will Golsby said National Road Safety Week is an opportunity to reflect on the devastating impact of road trauma and to keep road safety top-of-mind as the number of deaths increase.
“This week is a call-out to all Western Australians to have a conversation about road safety with those they care about and make a commitment to always drive safe,” Mr Golsby said.
“All road users - whether driving, riding or walking - have a responsibility to use roads, shared paths, and footpaths legally and responsibly, showing respect for each other.
“We had a very tough year in 2024 with 188 fatalities on WA roads which was recorded as the worst year in nearly a decade – and we are off to a bad start to 2025 too.
“In total, 36 people have tragically already died in the metropolitan area and 34 on regional roads this year.
“Each decision we make behind the wheel shapes the safety of our communities—let National Road Safety Week be a turning point for change.”
National Road Safety Week was created by the Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group and is supported by RAC. To get involved, make a pledge to “Drive So Others Survive”.
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Media contact: Lauren Cherry, 0401 703 719 or media@rac.com.au
