❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice inquires about the availability and timeliness of road crash statistics, highlighting concerns about informed policy decisions. The Minister acknowledges delays in public reporting due to contractor issues but assures that current data is used internally for policy.
AnsweredQoN 2125Legislative Assembly
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(1) What are the most recent crash statistics that are available for Western Australian roads?
(2) Why are crash statistics so far out of date?
(3) Can the Minister confirm that having out of date crash statistics makes it more difficult to make informed public policy decisions in relation to saving lives on Western Australian roads?
(2) Why are crash statistics so far out of date?
(3) Can the Minister confirm that having out of date crash statistics makes it more difficult to make informed public policy decisions in relation to saving lives on Western Australian roads?
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Answered
16 May 2007
Responded by
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Response time
48 days
The Office of Road Safety has access to complete crash information for 2005 and preliminary information for 2006 and 2007. The latest public crash statistics relate to 2003. (2) As indicated above, current crash statistics are available. In reference to the 'Reported Road Crashes in WA' annual publication, ongoing problems with research contractors have created delays with books between the years 2001 and 2003. Preparation of the 2004 book is almost complete following the appointment of a new contractor. It is anticipated that the 2005 book will follow quickly and once the 2006 data is released in May 2007, work can begin on the 2006 publication. (3) The Office of Road Safety, through WA Police and Main Roads WA use the most current road crash data available for making public policy decisions. This includes receiving daily fatal crash information and in the use of more detailed crash statistics when it becomes available.
(2) As indicated above, current crash statistics are available. In reference to the 'Reported Road Crashes in WA' annual publication, ongoing problems with research contractors have created delays with books between the years 2001 and 2003. Preparation of the 2004 book is almost complete following the appointment of a new contractor. It is anticipated that the 2005 book will follow quickly and once the 2006 data is released in May 2007, work can begin on the 2006 publication. (3) The Office of Road Safety, through WA Police and Main Roads WA use the most current road crash data available for making public policy decisions. This includes receiving daily fatal crash information and in the use of more detailed crash statistics when it becomes available.
In reference to the 'Reported Road Crashes in WA' annual publication, ongoing problems with research contractors have created delays with books between the years 2001 and 2003. Preparation of the 2004 book is almost complete following the appointment of a new contractor. It is anticipated that the 2005 book will follow quickly and once the 2006 data is released in May 2007, work can begin on the 2006 publication. (3) The Office of Road Safety, through WA Police and Main Roads WA use the most current road crash data available for making public policy decisions. This includes receiving daily fatal crash information and in the use of more detailed crash statistics when it becomes available.
(3) The Office of Road Safety, through WA Police and Main Roads WA use the most current road crash data available for making public policy decisions. This includes receiving daily fatal crash information and in the use of more detailed crash statistics when it becomes available.
(2) As indicated above, current crash statistics are available. In reference to the 'Reported Road Crashes in WA' annual publication, ongoing problems with research contractors have created delays with books between the years 2001 and 2003. Preparation of the 2004 book is almost complete following the appointment of a new contractor. It is anticipated that the 2005 book will follow quickly and once the 2006 data is released in May 2007, work can begin on the 2006 publication. (3) The Office of Road Safety, through WA Police and Main Roads WA use the most current road crash data available for making public policy decisions. This includes receiving daily fatal crash information and in the use of more detailed crash statistics when it becomes available.
In reference to the 'Reported Road Crashes in WA' annual publication, ongoing problems with research contractors have created delays with books between the years 2001 and 2003. Preparation of the 2004 book is almost complete following the appointment of a new contractor. It is anticipated that the 2005 book will follow quickly and once the 2006 data is released in May 2007, work can begin on the 2006 publication. (3) The Office of Road Safety, through WA Police and Main Roads WA use the most current road crash data available for making public policy decisions. This includes receiving daily fatal crash information and in the use of more detailed crash statistics when it becomes available.
(3) The Office of Road Safety, through WA Police and Main Roads WA use the most current road crash data available for making public policy decisions. This includes receiving daily fatal crash information and in the use of more detailed crash statistics when it becomes available.
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