ICBC released its crash count data for 2024, with Prince George seeing its numbers take a slight drop.
A total of 4,687 crashes were recorded in PG, a decrease from 5,120 in 2023, and the lowest recorded number since 2021.
Some of the crash hotspots in the City include:
- Domano Blvd & Hwy 16 W & Tyner Blvd & Turning Lane (51 crashes)
- Ferry Ave & Hwy 16 W & Turning Lane (47 crashes)
- Hwy 16 W & Hwy 97 S & Industrial Access Road & Turning Lane (45 crashes)
Williams Lake had the second-highest recorded crashes with 1,216, followed by Quesnel (1,118), and Fort St. John (1,099).
According to ICBC, the North Central saw 16,425 crashes in 2024, down from 17,180 in 2023.
The most crashes occurred in November for the region, with 1,789.
Compared with other regions, the Lower Mainland (202,420), Southern Interior (41,608), and Vancouver Island (41,506) were above the North Central.
Outside of Prince George, the region includes Smithers, Vanderhoof, Cariboo region, among others.
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