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10/18/2020

Passengers aged 35-44 are most likely to be involved in a car fatality.

With this in mind, 13.5% of passenger fatalities occur for those in this age group. In terms of severe injuries, the 25-34 age group holds the highest risk.

Source: Government of Canada

10/18/2020

Drivers aged between 25 and 34 are most likely to be involved in accidents that lead to fatalities or severe injuries.

Based on this, out of all age groups, 25-34-year old drivers account for 18.9% of fatalities, and 21% of severe injuries. Other age groups that have similar risk factors include people older than 65 for fatalities, and those older than 35-44 for severe injuries, as they are also more likely to be involved in car accidents.

Source: Government of Canada

10/18/2020

A Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police report has concluded that 20% of fatal collisions are caused by fatigued drivers.

Fatigue is bound to reduce attention, reaction times, and clear thinking while behind the wheel. Based on this, it is no surprise that this represents a contributing factor to many of the accidents that take place on Canadian roads.

The same report showcases that 60% of drivers have admitted that every once in a while, they drive while under the mental and physical stress caused by fatigue.

Source: CACP

10/18/2020

Research indicated that distracted driving increases the risk of going through a car crash by 500%.

This is a massive increase when compared to non-distracted driving, and even higher when compared to accident likelihood rates for those who drive while impaired by cannabis and other psychoactive substances.

Based on this, drivers should be made aware of the huge risks they expose themselves to when driving distracted. After all, the same practice reduces general awareness by 50%, as reported by car accident statistics.

To put things into perspective, the main distractions associated with accidents include but are not limited to, texting, talking on the phone, reading (either documents or smartphone texts), applying and removing makeup, alongside dialing on smartphones and other handheld devices.

Source: CACP

10/18/2020

In 2018, a report issued by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police showcased that a drug-related driving offense occurs every three hours.

This is yet another issue that needs to be strictly addressed by authorities worldwide, given the fact that accidents produced by drug-impaired drivers are becoming more and more common.

For instance, a survey concluded that one in four Canadian cannabis users tend to drive while under the influence of the substance. Similarly, drivers operating under this substance are twice as likely to get involved in a traffic collision, as compared to those who drive sober.

Source: CACP

10/18/2020

Speeding-related fatalities are most likely to occur to drivers aged 16-24.

With this in mind, younger drivers are often unaware of the dangers associated with activities like aggressive driving and speeding. A report issued by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police shows that 40% of speeding drivers were aged 16-24, whereas 80% of young adult passengers who were killed in a crash due to speeding were in the car with a similar-aged driver.

Therefore, young adults looking to reduce the likelihood of encountering car accident deaths should make sure neither them nor the driver goes over the speed limit.

Source: CACP

10/18/2020

14. 27% of fatalities that occur on Canadian roads are a direct result of speeding.

Speed kills – it’s a simple statement, yet millions of people throughout the world choose to disregard it. Similarly, it is also important to note that speeding leads to 19% of severe injuries when driving, so it is often best to lay off the gas and simply respect the speed limit or the general flow of traffic.

10/18/2020

The following table should give readers a better idea of accidents involving cars, fatalities, and injuries on the Canadian roads, by provinces.

Province Fatalities Injuries in crashes Crashes reported to the ICBC
British Columbia, 2017 276 95,000 150,000
Alberta, 2016 273 16,622 133,124
Ontario, 2018 578 49,408 67,580 vehicles involved in personal injury and fatal accidents
Quebec, 2017 359 36,831 28,109
Source: BC Road Safety Stats, Alberta Government, Ontario Government, Montreal Gazette

10/18/2020

Statistics show that when an accident occurs, it is generally drivers and passengers who suffer most fatalities.

In 2013, out of all roadside fatalities, 49.3% were drivers, 18.9% were passengers, 15.7% were pedestrians, and 3.5% were bicyclists
In 2015, out of all roadside fatalities, 48.9% were drivers, 19.3% were passengers, 15.8% were pedestrians, and 2.6% were bicyclists
In 2017, out of all roadside fatalities, 53.5% were drivers, 16.9% were passengers, 15.4% were pedestrians, and 2% were bicyclists.
Based on this data, we can determine that drivers and passengers expose themselves to the highest risk of roadside fatalities, followed by pedestrians and bicyclists.

Source: Government of Canada

10/18/2020

Here are some numbers meant to help put these traffic statistics into perspective:

Year Fatal Collisions Severe injuries
1998 2,583 16,410
2000 2.548 15,581
2008 2,193 12,851
2010 2,021 11,796
2013 1,772 10,661
2015 1,701 10,856
2017 1,679 9,960
Source: Government of Canada

10/18/2020

25 Car Accident Statistics in Canada
October 31, 2019 Tony Arevalo
Very few people realize that driving represents one of the world’s most dangerous activities that hundreds of millions of people conduct on a daily basis. After all, according to the WHO, roughly 1.35 million people die annually as a result of traffic accidents.

Similarly, 20-50 million people are physically injured because of roadside crashes, whereas tens of millions of accidents occur with only material damages, as reported by car accident statistics.

10/23/2019

So many people are afraid of so many things, but when it comes to driving, no problem! The repetition of driving relaxes us and we are all guilty of letting our guard down.

Do you ever notice how some people tend to drive over the speed limit, roll through stop signs, follow too closely, or partake in driving distractions such as texting? Ever notice how you do it too?

Driving statistics aren't meant to scare you but most of us tend to get very complacent about our driving and we forget just how dangerous driving can be. We all become very comfortable over the years driving, but with so many people partaking in different forms of distracted driving, drunk driving and other forms of dangerous driving behavior, we all need a wakeup call every now and then.

While fatal driving statistics have continued to improve over the decades, driving our vehicles remains the single most dangerous activity we perform during the day. Since most people have been in a motor vehicle nearly every day of their life, driving or even riding as a passenger becomes incredibly routine to us. It's almost silly that so many people are scared to fly, even though driving remains the number one cause of death in most age groups.

As a motorist you can expect to be involved in an accident once every 10 years and two out of three motorists will be involved in an injury accident during their life. Even if you're the best driver in the world, you can't control other people’s driving. There is a 1 in 20 chance that the crash you have will involve a serious injury. (Transport Canada)

The Safe Driver Plan we offer is designed to protect you from total disability anytime you’re injured in an accident while driving or riding within the passenger compartment of an Automobile, Truck or Bus anywhere in North America. Benefits are also provided for Hospitalization, Loss of Life and Total Permanent Disability

For more info you can call or text 647-339-9453 or email [email protected].

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