Car accidents in South Australia

South Australia has a regulated CTP scheme with a choice of insurer. This page covers what is specific to SA.

Personal injury cover

CTP insurance in South Australia covers personal injury arising from a motor vehicle accident and is regulated by the state CTP Insurance Regulator. Vehicle owners select a CTP insurer at registration.

Reporting a crash

South Australia Police publish the circumstances in which a crash must be reported, including injury and property damage thresholds.

If someone was injured in SA

The South Australian CTP scheme material sets out how injury claims are made, which insurer to contact and the time limits that apply.

Reporting a crash in SA

Check current SA Police guidance for reporting requirements and the reporting channels available.

The steps are the same everywhere

What differs between states is the injury scheme and the reporting rules. What to do at the scene does not.

Towns and suburbs we cover in South Australia

Each one names the towing, smash repair, windscreen, tyre and roadside operators we hold for that area, with the numbers they publish.

Sources

Crash Guide checks state rules against primary government and regulator sources. If something below has changed, tell us and we will correct it.

Last reviewed 10 September 2026. Crash Guide does not restate legislation — always check the primary source above for the current rules in South Australia.

Operators in South Australia

Businesses working in South Australia, with the numbers they publish. None of them pays to be listed and none has been ranked — they are here because they operate in the area.

Towing

36 in South Australia

Smash repair

114 in South Australia

Windscreen and glass

20 in South Australia

Roadside assistance

Tyres and wheels

233 in South Australia

Numbers are published by each business and were checked against their own listing. Businesses change numbers, so if one does not answer, tell us and we will re-check it. Crash Guide is not connected to any of them and earns nothing if you call.