Car accidents in Western Australia
Western Australia's motor injury insurance is administered by the Insurance Commission of Western Australia. This page covers what is specific to WA.
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Motor injury insurance in WA is provided through the Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA) and is paid with vehicle registration. It covers personal injury arising from a motor vehicle crash.
Reporting a crash
WA has its own crash reporting arrangements, including online reporting. Requirements depend on injury, the value of property damage, and whether details were exchanged.
If someone was injured in WA
ICWA publishes how to make a motor injury claim in Western Australia, what is covered and the time limits that apply. Start there, and start early.
Reporting a crash in WA
Check current WA Police guidance for when and how a crash must be reported, and keep any reference number you are given.
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.
Sources
Crash Guide checks state rules against primary government and regulator sources. If something below has changed, tell us and we will correct it.
- Motor injury insurance in Western Australia — Insurance Commission of Western Australia (WA)Checked 10 September 2026
- Australian Financial Complaints Authority — AFCAChecked 10 September 2026
Last reviewed 10 September 2026. Crash Guide does not restate legislation — always check the primary source above for the current rules in Western Australia.