The death of AFLW player Halle Cameron-Phillips in a Busselton car crash on December 28 has not yet been included in the official road fatality statistics for Western Australia.
Western Australia Road Fatality Statistics
As of December 22, official road fatality statistics for Western Australia in 2025 recorded 181 deaths, which represents a decrease from 188 deaths in 2024. This 2025 figure exceeded the average for the current decade. Ms. Cameron-Phillips, 23, died after a collision involving the Toyota Kluger she was driving and a Holden Commodore on Marine Terrace.
Regional areas of WA accounted for 98 fatalities, while metropolitan areas recorded 83. Individuals aged 20 to 29 represented the highest proportion of deaths, followed by those aged 30 to 39. Seven children under 16 also died on WA roads in 2025.
Of the 181 fatalities: 114 occurred in cars, 33 involved pedestrians, 27 were motorcyclists, and seven were cyclists.
National Road Fatality Statistics
The decrease in WA fatalities contrasted with the national trend. Data from the National Road Safety Hub indicated that 2025 marked the highest number of road deaths in Australia in a decade. Nationally, 1332 people died on Australian roads up to November 2025, a three percent increase from 2024. This figure represents the highest national toll since 2010, when 1353 lives were lost.
In December, the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) called for a reassessment by the federal government of its overall approach to road safety. Michael Bradley of the AAA stated that understanding the causes of the rising road toll through no-blame investigations is crucial for identifying targeted solutions to reduce road trauma.
Road Safety Enforcement and Technology
WA Police implemented a zero-tolerance policy for drivers during the holiday period, which began with double demerits on December 19 and concluded on January 4. Police presence was increased across WA, with a particular focus on a 400km 'arc of influence' around Perth, extending to Bunbury, Merredin, and Lancelin.
Western Australia also introduced new smart cameras in 2025, which detected over 380,000 offenses within eight months. These AI-powered cameras were deployed in Perth and regional WA, with fixed cameras installed along the Kwinana Freeway. Detected offenses included incorrect seatbelt use, mobile phone use, speeding, suspected drug or alcohol consumption, and unrestrained children within vehicles.