NEW data reveals that 80 per cent of animal related road collisions involve kangaroos.
As a results, South West drivers are encouraged to drive aware and know how to react.
The data was released by SGIO which said kangaroos were most active at sunset and sunrise.
The advice provided for drivers was to reduce their speed inside sign posted wildlife areas and if they saw an animal near or on the road to try and brake but not to swerve to avoid a collision.
Recent discussion in a local community social media group also saw residents discussing kangaroo collisions and voicing their concern over what to do with an injured or dead kangaroo.
Department of Parks and Wildlife Regional Wildlife Officer Pia Courtis said native animals were part of their jurisdiction and they should call the Wildcare Helpline, not the local rangers.
“If the animal has a visible injury you are encouraged to wait with the animal and call the helpline,” she said.
Ms Courtis said people should keep a safe distance as the animal would be in a vulnerable state.
She said the Wildcare Helpline would then take down the location of the kangaroo and forward the report onto either an animal control agent who can humanly euthanize the kangaroo or to a wildlife rehabilitator.
If you've found injured wildlife call the 24 Hour Wildcare Helpline on 9474 9055.