Traffic Deaths

• More than 2 road traffic deaths happen every minute, WHO says

  When it comes to who is most impacted on the roads, 53 per cent of all traffic fatalities are vulnerable road users, including pedestrians which make up 23 per cent.

  Health

  Dec 13, 2023
  
• ‘Confusing,’ ‘dangerous’ downtown Toronto street permanently closes to drivers

  Starting Monday, the westbound stretch of Fleet Street between Bathurst and Iannuzzi Street will only be accessible to pedestrians and cyclists, a move intended to improve pedestrian safety.

  Traffic

  Nov 24, 2019
  
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• 2017 saw the lowest number of traffic deaths in the province in 60 years

  In 2017 Saskatchewan had the lowest number of traffic fatalities in more than six decades.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2018
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• Edmonton traffic safety improving, but a long road ahead: city

  The city said its Vision Zero campaign reduced traffic deaths and injuries in 2016.

  Traffic

  Apr 21, 2017
• Traffic accidents are 30 per cent higher without red-light cameras: study

  Red-light cameras are widely hated, but a new study says getting rid of them can have fatal consequences.

  Tech

  Jul 28, 2016
• Deadly May long weekend on Alberta roads

  It's been a deadly weekend on Alberta roads, with four people losing their lives in collisions between Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.

  Crime

  May 22, 2016
• Alberta RCMP issue May long weekend warning after recording 17 traffic deaths so far this month

  RCMP are warning drivers to be cautious when travelling during the upcoming Victoria Day long weekend, warning the province has already recorded 17 traffic deaths this month in RCMP jurisdictions.

  Lifestyle

  May 19, 2016
• ‘Unacceptable’ number of winter traffic deaths in Canada vs. Sweden: docs

  Two Canadian doctors are calling for improved measures when it comes to winter road safety to try to reduce the number of deaths in the country, and suggest we pale in comparison to the safety of other areas with similar weather.

  Consumer

  Feb 15, 2016
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• OPP report ‘steady decline’ in traffic deaths over Labour Day weekend

  The long Labour Day weekend numbers are out and the Ontario Provincial Police reported three traffic related deaths over the extended holiday.

  Crime

  Sep 4, 2013