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.

Personal injury cover

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.

Towns and suburbs we cover in Western 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 Western Australia.

Operators in Western Australia

Businesses working in Western 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

71 in Western Australia

Smash repair

99 in Western Australia

Windscreen and glass

47 in Western Australia

Roadside assistance

19 in Western Australia

Tyres and wheels

376 in Western 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.