The 10 most dangerous intersections in the Lower Mainland have been revealed
A new report from ICBC has revealed the worst intersections for crashes in the Lower Mainland, and accidents are on the rise.
The province’s insurance corporation has announced that 2024 data on vehicle-related crashes and injuries, auto crime, vehicle population, and more is now publicly available on its website.
It is the first of two scheduled updates to ICBC’s online statistics for the year and includes data on the top crash locations by region.
According to ICBC, the number of crashes across the province has steadily increased over the last five years to 303,593 in 2024, though there was a significant drop in accidents that occured during the pandemic.
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“We forecast the frequency of crashes in B.C., which is based on crash counts and the number of insured vehicles, to continue to increase in 2025 and then level off,” added ICBC in a release.
The Lower Mainland region had the highest number of crashes at intersections, with 82,988 accidents reported in 2024.
This is a six per cent jump from 2023, which saw 78,148 intersection crashes, and a nearly 40 percent spike from 2020, which had 55,458.
The number of injured victims stemming from intersection crashes also continues to increase. There were 41,267 accident victims in 2024, up from 39,942 in 2023 and 36,101 in 2020.
Total fatal victims from intersection crashes saw a slight uptick year-over-year, with 35 fatalities in 2024 compared to 31 in 2023.
ICBC also shared data on the 10 Lower Mainland intersections with the highest crash count.
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The most dangerous intersection is the Alex Fraser Bridge and Cliveden Avenue on-and-off ramps at Highway 91 in Delta and Richmond, with a crash count of nearly 500.
Coming in second is the 264 Street and 56 Avenue onramp and offramp for Highway 1 in Langley.
The list remains virtually unchanged from 2023 statistics, with the top six most dangerous intersections staying the same and a slight shift in placement for the remaining four.
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“As our province continues to experience record population growth, this means there are more vehicles on our roads, which can lead to greater road congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, and ultimately, more crashes,” said ICBC in its report.
“We’re also working to encourage people to drive less by supporting alternative transportation options and expanding the products we offer, like our usage-based insurance discounts.”
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