Investigation Tools and Road Safety Data

We utilise a variety of data sources and supporting tools to identify and analyse road safety problem areas

Investigation Tools

Crash Map

Crash Map is a relational GIS crash mapping application that enables users to perform both macro and micro analysis of reported road crashes. Crash Map also provides a fully integrated platform for the creation and management of applications for the State and Federal Black Spot programs in Western Australia. The crash data is available to State and Local Government road agencies and also to consultants engaged to complete work on behalf of these agencies.

Apply for access to Crash Map

In order to gain access to Crash Map, you are required to complete both of the following steps:

Create a 'My Account' with Main Roads.
- If you are unsure if you have an account, try to log in and check.
Complete the below application form.

Crash Map application form

Have you created a Main Roads 'My Account'?

Yes

Applicant's Declaration

Main Roads Western Australia (“the Licensor”) agrees to provide access to Main Roads Crash Analysis applications for the purposes and conditions set out in this agreement:

Rights of Ownership

Through this agreement, the Applicant only acquires the right to use the specified information and does not acquire any rights of ownership to the information; all intellectual property rights in the data will remain vested in the Licensor.
This agreement does not entitle the applicant to permit any other third party to use Main Roads Crash Analysis applications nor provide information or part thereof for their use without prior notification and written consent from the Licensor.
The Applicant shall ensure that all products developed from incorporating the supplied information or part thereof bears an acceptable acknowledgement that the Licensor is the source of the information.

Indemnity

The Applicant releases the Licensor, its officers and employees in respect for all claims and liability for loss or damage which may be connected to or arise from the performance or use of the information or part thereof produced from the supplied information.

No Warranties

The information is supplied in good faith and is derived from sources deemed to be reliable and accurate. However, the Licensor cannot guarantee the reliability and accuracy of the information provided and expressly disclaims its liability and that of its employees and agents for any act or omission done in reliance on any products derived from the data for external release.

Confidentiality

The Applicant must not release or provide any information that might enable the identification of a person or persons.
The Applicant must preserve the confidential nature of the information they are being granted access to and shall not use it for any purpose other than the approved purpose.

I confirm that I have read and agree to abide by the conditions outlined on this application.

Applicant's Declaration

Main Roads Western Australia (“the Licensor”) agrees to provide access to Main Roads Crash Analysis applications for the purposes and conditions set out in this agreement:

Rights of Ownership

Through this agreement, the Applicant only acquires the right to use the specified information and does not acquire any rights of ownership to the information; all intellectual property rights in the data will remain vested in the Licensor.
This agreement does not entitle the applicant to permit any other third party to use Main Roads Crash Analysis applications nor provide information or part thereof for their use without prior notification and written consent from the Licensor.
The Applicant shall ensure that all products developed from incorporating the supplied information or part thereof bears an acceptable acknowledgement that the Licensor is the source of the information.

Indemnity

The Applicant releases the Licensor, its officers and employees in respect for all claims and liability for loss or damage which may be connected to or arise from the performance or use of the information or part thereof produced from the supplied information.

No Warranties

The information is supplied in good faith and is derived from sources deemed to be reliable and accurate. However, the Licensor cannot guarantee the reliability and accuracy of the information provided and expressly disclaims its liability and that of its employees and agents for any act or omission done in reliance on any products derived from the data for external release.

Confidentiality

The Applicant must not release or provide any information that might enable the identification of a person or persons.
The Applicant must preserve the confidential nature of the information they are being granted access to and shall not use it for any purpose other than the approved purpose.

I confirm that I have read and agree to abide by the conditions outlined on this application.

Crash Map Tutorials

Road View

Road View is a relational video application that allows users to upload and view georeferenced video files captured using a GPS enabled dashcam. Road View geospatially relates the video captured with crash data and asset information, enabling relational analysis of the road environment to assist in the process of conducting road safety route assessments and asset management. Road View is available to State and Local Government road agencies and to consultants engaged to complete work on behalf of these agencies.

Apply for access to Road View

In order to gain access to Road View, you are required to complete both of the following steps:

Create a 'My Account' with Main Roads.
- If you are unsure if you have an account, try to log in and check.
Complete the below application form.

Road View application form

Have you created a Main Roads 'My Account'?

Yes

Applicant's Declaration

Main Roads Western Australia (“the Licensor”) agrees to provide access to Main Roads Crash Analysis applications for the purposes and conditions set out in this agreement:

Rights of Ownership

Through this agreement, the Applicant only acquires the right to use the specified information and does not acquire any rights of ownership to the information; all intellectual property rights in the data will remain vested in the Licensor.
This agreement does not entitle the applicant to permit any other third party to use Main Roads Crash Analysis applications nor provide information or part thereof for their use without prior notification and written consent from the Licensor.
The Applicant shall ensure that all products developed from incorporating the supplied information or part thereof bears an acceptable acknowledgement that the Licensor is the source of the information.

Indemnity

The Applicant releases the Licensor, its officers and employees in respect for all claims and liability for loss or damage which may be connected to or arise from the performance or use of the information or part thereof produced from the supplied information.

No Warranties

The information is supplied in good faith and is derived from sources deemed to be reliable and accurate. However, the Licensor cannot guarantee the reliability and accuracy of the information provided and expressly disclaims its liability and that of its employees and agents for any act or omission done in reliance on any products derived from the data for external release.

Confidentiality

The Applicant must not release or provide any information that might enable the identification of a person or persons.
The Applicant must preserve the confidential nature of the information they are being granted access to and shall not use it for any purpose other than the approved purpose.

I confirm that I have read and agree to abide by the conditions outlined on this application.

Applicant's Declaration

Main Roads Western Australia (“the Licensor”) agrees to provide access to Main Roads Crash Analysis applications for the purposes and conditions set out in this agreement:

Rights of Ownership

Through this agreement, the Applicant only acquires the right to use the specified information and does not acquire any rights of ownership to the information; all intellectual property rights in the data will remain vested in the Licensor.
This agreement does not entitle the applicant to permit any other third party to use Main Roads Crash Analysis applications nor provide information or part thereof for their use without prior notification and written consent from the Licensor.
The Applicant shall ensure that all products developed from incorporating the supplied information or part thereof bears an acceptable acknowledgement that the Licensor is the source of the information.

Indemnity

The Applicant releases the Licensor, its officers and employees in respect for all claims and liability for loss or damage which may be connected to or arise from the performance or use of the information or part thereof produced from the supplied information.

No Warranties

The information is supplied in good faith and is derived from sources deemed to be reliable and accurate. However, the Licensor cannot guarantee the reliability and accuracy of the information provided and expressly disclaims its liability and that of its employees and agents for any act or omission done in reliance on any products derived from the data for external release.

Confidentiality

The Applicant must not release or provide any information that might enable the identification of a person or persons.
The Applicant must preserve the confidential nature of the information they are being granted access to and shall not use it for any purpose other than the approved purpose.

I confirm that I have read and agree to abide by the conditions outlined on this application.

Road View Tutorial

Crash Map and Road View Training

Training for Crash Map and Road View are conducted together and are generally referred to as Crash Map Training.

The video tutorials above show how to use these applications; however, we also provide an in-person training course which includes additional exercises to gain hands on experience, with guidance from experienced trainers.

In-Person Training

Metropolitan Training

Crash Map training is held annually in the Perth Metropolitan area in late February / early March. The training is offered to Main Roads and Local Government employees in preparation for the Black Spot submission period.

To be eligible for this training, you must meet one of the following conditions:

have completed or made significant progress towards completing the Road Safety Engineering (RSE) training course, OR
be in a role that involves creating Black Spot submissions (although completing RSE training is highly recommended for the best learning outcomes).

The Road Safety Engineering (RSE) training course is available via the Road Safety Audit Portal. It consists of 10 online modules that can be completed in 2 days on a full-time basis. The enrolment period is 6 months to allow flexibility for completion.

Priority for acceptance to attend Crash Map training will be given to those that have not previously attended.

Regional Training

Crash Map training is also conducted in regional areas on a rotational or as needs basis.

Regional attendees are also highly encouraged to have completed RSE training. Priority will be given to those directly involved in creating Black Spot submissions, and those that have not previously attended Crash Map training.

Online Training

For those who cannot attend in-person sessions or do not meet the criteria, the above Crash Map and Road View video tutorials cover the exact same content as the training course.

There are also fully comprehensive user guides available which are excellent resources to learn how to use these applications. The guides can be accessed by clicking the question mark icon at the top right corner of each application.

Further Information

If you have any further questions, please email roadsafety@mainroads.wa.gov.au.

Road Safety Data

AusRAP

The AusRAP road safety star rating system has been taken on by many Australian road authorities to lift the safety standards of our roads and inform future investment.

At its core, AusRAP uses a star rating system to evaluate road safety performance. Ratings range from 1 to 5 stars, with 5 stars indicating the highest level of safety and 1 star the lowest. This approach allows road authorities to identify where the risk of fatal or serious injury is greatest and to intervene proactively, before crashes occur. Importantly, each additional star represents a halving of risk, making targeted upgrades a highly effective investment in public safety.

Across Australia, AusRAP is a trusted methodology for assessing and comparing road safety. Main Roads is committed to applying AusRAP star ratings across the state road network as part of a proactive strategy to reduce road trauma. In September 2025 a new national dashboard was launched which gives the public access to these road ratings and other information. These ratings will play a key role in guiding future improvements and prioritising treatments where they’ll have the greatest impact.

By focusing on the highest-risk roads first, we can deliver safer infrastructure, reduce serious injuries and fatalities, and ensure that our investment in road safety achieves meaningful, measurable outcomes.

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Open Data Portal

Road safety data is critical for improving our understanding of issues on the WA road network. Main Roads provides reference datasets and map feature layers exploring different aspects of road safety, including:

Map feature layers detailing crash information for the last 5 years for road sections and points
Willingness to Pay Crash Costs for road safety business cases
The Intersection Crash Ranking Dashboard, for ranking intersections based on crash data

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Intersection Crash Ranking

Our Intersection Crash Ranking - Interactive Report allows you to produce reports on statistics throughout WA.

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Investigation Tools and Road Safety Data