ICBC recently stated that an all-time high of 350,000 automobile crashes took place in 2017. As a result, police stepped up their distracted driving enforcement throughout Metro Vancouver in order to crack down on offenders.

One of the ways they are cracking down is by increasing fines for those caught breaking the law. Specifically, a driver caught twice in a three year period will receive up to $2,000 in fines as well as points. Not only will repeat offenders incur this enormous fine, but additional offences could mean a revoked license. They may not be able to drive for 3 months up to year.

While ICBC attributes distraction, speed and aggressive driving habits to the increase in crashes, a lack of knowledge may play a key role in why there are so many accidents. As a result, many people feel that the provider should hold mandatory re-testing in order to prevent accidents in the future.

This interactive Google map shows the most dangerous pedestrian intersections in Metro Vancouver. According to the map, the most dangerous intersection is at Main and Terminal, which had 7 crashes this year.

Most Dangerous Intersections

7 Crashes

Main Street & Terminal Avenue

5 Crashes

148 Street & 104 Avenue
72 Avenue & 120 Street
96 Avenue & 128 Street
72 Avenue & 137 Street
Fraser Highway & 160 Street
168 Street & 64 Avenue
North Road & Austin Road
Burrard Street & Davie Street
Burrard Street & West Georgia Street
Commercial Drive & East 12th Avenue
East 41st Avenue & Fraser Street
Main Street & Keefer Street
Kingsway & Victoria Drive
Main Street & Southeast Marine Drive

4 Crashes

West Georgia Street & Thurlow Street
King George Boulevard & 104 Avenue
120 Street & 84 Avenue
Cambie Street & West 41st Avenue
Cambie Street & West 49th Avenue
Cambie Street Bridge and West 2nd Avenue
Willingdon Avenue & Canada Way
East Broadway & Clark Drive
Moscrop Street & Deer Lake Parkway
Main Street & East 2nd Avenue
Main Street & East 33rd Avenue
Main Street & East 41st Avenue
Main Street & East 41st Avenue
Main Street & East Hastings Street
East King Edward Avenue & Fraser Street
Granville Avenue & Number 3 Road
West Georgia Street & Howe Street
Joyce Street & Kingsway
Nelson Avenue & Kingsway
Willingdon Avenue & Kingsway
Lansdowne Road & Number 3 Road
Shaughnessy Street & Lions Way
North Road & Lougheed Highway
Westminster Highway & Number 3 Road

Currently, a driver with no crashes could pay the same premium as one with three at-fault crashes in a year. As a result, the ICBC has proposed a number of changes to its basic insurance premiums that encourage safe driving.

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