Awareness is Key

As per the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, there are a number of statistics and facts in relation to motor vehicle collisions in the Province of British Columbia, which are enumerated below:

Occurrence

• The majority of motor vehicle collisions involve injury to occupants, yet many motor vehicle-related injuries can occur among pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists.
• In BC there are 1.2 motor vehicle fatalities and 18 motor vehicle injury-related hospitalizations per day.
• The age group with the highest number of deaths and hospitalizations due to motor vehicle collisions is those aged 20-24 years, particularly males.
• There are over 6500 motor vehicle-related hospitalizations per year, equating to almost 40,000 days in hospital.
• There are approximately 430 deaths due to motor vehicle crashes in BC each year.
• The age group with the greatest percentage of deaths are those aged 15-24 years, representing over 20% of motor vehicle crash deaths.
• There are approximately 35 deaths due to motorcycle collisions with other motor vehicles each year. Those aged 20-29 years are at greatest risk.
• There are approximately 66 deaths per year due to motor vehicle collisions with pedestrians each year. Those aged 75-84 years are at greatest risk.
• The age group with the greatest percentage of hospitalizations are those aged 15-24 years, representing 21% of deaths.
• There are approximately 730 motorcycle-related injuries that require hospitalization each year. Those aged 20-24 years are at greatest risk.
• There are approximately 640 injured pedestrians that require hospitalization each year. Those aged 15-19 years are at greatest risk.

There is also information on Prevention and Information & Resources worth reviewing.

Visit the Site here: BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit

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