2 B.C. cities listed as most dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians
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Preszler Law ranked cities and provinces across the country in terms of the number of incidents recorded from 2015 to Feb. 21, 2025.
New data collected by a B.C. law firm shows the province is a dangerous place for pedestrians and cyclists.
Preszler Law ranked cities and provinces across the country in terms of the number of incidents recorded from 2015 to Feb. 21, 2025.
B.C. was ranked third in the country for the number of pedestrian deaths with 502 recorded.
Surrey had the highest number of fatalities in B.C. with 52 deaths, which is an average of 1.03 deaths per 100,000 people.
Vancouver was the other B.C. city to make the top 10 list, and although it recorded a higher number of fatalities at 82, that is an average of 0.36 per 100,000 people.
B.C. was ranked second for cyclists’ deaths, with a total of 81.
Surrey was the second deadliest city for cycling fatalities with 11 deaths and an average of 0.21 per 100,000 people.
Vancouver recorded five deaths with an average of 0.02 per 100,000 people.
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