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The Top Crash
Locations in BC
More
than 270 crashes take place every day at
intersections in BC
ICBC
has released its annual list of the top-10 crash
locations in BC, as well as posted on
www.icbc.com the top-10 crash locations for more
than 60 communities across the province.
By
highlighting high-crash locations, ICBC hopes to
draw attention to the larger issues of high-risk
driving behaviour and how driver behaviour impacts
the cost of insurance.
There is a strong link between certain high-risk
driving behaviours and crashes. Excessive speed,
failing to yield, improper passing, and running red
lights or stop signs caused 45 per cent of fatal
crashes on our roads in 2005.
"The
provincial government and ICBC are committed to
improving road safety across the province. Last
year, ICBC invested $48 million to help reduce
crashes. As we continue to invest in road safety
through education campaigns, enhanced enforcement
and engineering; motorists are encouraged to do
their part by driving safely," said John Les,
Solicitor General and Minister responsible for
Public Safety.
ICBC
and police will be focusing on high-risk driving
behaviours through education and enforcement
campaigns this summer, with an added focus on
preventing crashes at intersections and drinking and
driving.
Enforcement will be supported by Air One, the Lower
Mainland's traffic safety helicopter. Air One gives
police an added edge by quickly moving beyond
municipal boundaries to catch unsafe drivers.
"Insurance rates are directly affected by the number
of crashes on our roads. The more crashes there are,
the more we must all pay in insurance premiums. Bad
driving habits affect everyone's insurance rates,"
said Nicolas Jimenez, ICBC director of Road Safety.
Currently, high-risk drivers are not paying premiums
that reflect the risk they represent. For
implementation in 2008, ICBC is proposing higher
rates for high-risk drivers. Higher rates for
high-risk drivers mean benefits for good drivers.
The
top-10 crash locations are determined by the number
of crashes, injuries and fatalities at the
intersection in 2006. Traffic volume, road design
and driving behaviour all play a part in the
frequency of crashes. ICBC works with local and
provincial governments, community and business
organizations, and the police to improve road
safety.
Top-10 crash locations in British
Columbia - 2006
|
Rank |
Location |
City |
Number of incidents* |
|
1 |
Trans-Canada Hwy & Willingdon
Ave |
Burnaby |
352 |
|
2 |
Knight St & SE Marine Dr |
Vancouver |
304 |
|
3 |
Knight St Bridge |
Richmond |
257 |
|
4 |
Brunette Ave & Trans-Canada
Hwy |
Coquitlam |
222 |
|
5 |
Lions Gate Bridge |
West Vancouver |
217 |
|
6 |
Alex Fraser Bridge |
Delta |
203 |
|
7 |
152nd St & Trans-Canada Hwy |
Surrey |
201 |
|
8 |
Gaglardi Way & Trans-Canada
Hwy |
Burnaby |
196 |
|
9 |
88th Ave & King George Hwy |
Surrey |
185 |
|
10 |
Pattullo Bridge |
Surrey |
177 |
*Number of incidents reported to ICBC, to date, for
crashes that occurred in 2006.
Top-10 Crash Locations on Vancouver
Island
|
Rank |
Location |
City |
Number of incidents* |
|
1 |
Hillside and Shelbourne |
Victoria |
82 |
|
2 |
Patricia Bay Hwy & Sayward Rd |
Saanich |
63 |
|
3 |
McKenzie & Trans Canada Hwy |
Victoria |
57 |
|
4 |
Aulds / Hammond Bay Rd and N
Island Hwy |
Nanaimo |
54 |
|
5 |
Northfield and N Island Hwy |
Nanaimo |
53 |
|
6 |
Blanshard & Saanich Rd |
Saanich |
52 |
|
7 |
Rutherford & N Island Hwy |
Surrey |
52 |
|
8 |
Douglas & Gorge Rd E & Hillside
Ave |
Victoria |
52 |
|
9 |
17th St & Cliffe Ave |
Courtenay |
50 |
|
10 |
Tillicum Rd & Trans-Canada Hwy |
Victoria |
48 |
*Number of incidents reported to ICBC, to date, for
crashes that occurred in 2006.
The
top-10 crash locations are determined based on the
number of crashes and injuries reported to ICBC, as
well as the number of fatalities reported to police
in 2006.
Courtesy
ICBC
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