The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has issued a statement urging drivers to be on the lookout for motorcycle riders.
ICBC is anticipating a swell in motorcyclists on the road this summer and took the initiative to inform drivers of the potential risks involved when more motorcycles are on the road.
According to a statement by the insurer, the majority of motorcycle collisions in BC – about 60% - involve other vehicles. One of the most common collision scenarios in these cases is a vehicle turning left in front of an oncoming motorcycle.
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Data from ICBC also revealed that last year, 1,600 motorcyclists were injured in 2,600 crashes. Other data suggested that the major contributing factors for drivers who hit motorcycles are distraction, failing to yield right-of-way, and improper turning.
ICBC shared other motorcycle crash statistics to highlight the severity of the province’s collision issue. For last year:
- Lower Mainland – 940 motorcyclists were injured in 1,500 crashes. On average, 12 motorcyclists are killed in crashes each year in the region.
- Vancouver Island – 310 motorcyclists were injured in 520 crashes. On average, six motorcyclists are killed in crashes each year in the region.
- Southern Interior – 330 motorcyclists were injured in 440 crashes. On average, 11 motorcyclists are killed in crashes each year in the region.
- North Central region – 47 motorcyclists were injured in 73 crashes. On average, five motorcyclists are killed in crashes each year in the region.
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