BC named 7th ranked car crash hot spot in Canada

A new study has revealed the car crash hotspots in Canada – with British Columbia seventh among the provinces and territories.

The research, conducted by a group of Alberta personal injury lawyers looked at 2022 Transport Canada data.

It found there are 7.9 car crash fatalities per 100-thousand licensed drivers in BC.

Alberta and Manitoba tied for sixth.

Prince Edward Island is the worst area for crashes in Canada while the Northwest Territories is the least dangerous.


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