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By Greg Fry

Travel

ICBC urges motorists to take extra care while travelling this Easter long weekend

Mar 28, 2024 | 5:31 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — Don’t become a statistic this long weekend and drive safely on British Columbia highways.

ICBC says every Easter long weekend in B.C. an average of one person is killed and 578 people are injured on B.C. roads.

They say tips to stay safe include planning your route ahead of time tp check road and weather conditions, making sure you’re well rested, avoiding distractions such as your cell phone, watching out for motorcycles and looking out for wildlife.

“As temperatures warm up across the province, we’re reminding road trippers that weather conditions can be unpredictable at this time of year,” says ICBC. “Easter long weekend also coincides with spring break for many B.C. students this year and so drivers should use caution on the road – especially if their plans involve a getaway or visiting family and friends, as increased traffic can also pose challenges for those travelling.”

Regional statistics:*

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• On average, 430 people are injured in 1,407 crashes every year in the
  Lower Mainland over the Easter long weekend.
• On average, 67 people are injured in 289 crashes every year on
  Vancouver Island over the Easter long weekend.
• On average, 60 people are injured in 313 crashes every year in the
  Southern Interior over the Easter long weekend.
• On average, 18 people are injured in 124 crashes every year in the
  North Central region over the Easter long weekend.

*Injury and crash numbers are based on ICBC data 2018 to 2022. Fatality data based on police data 2018 to 2022. Easter long weekend is calculated from 18:00 hours the Thursday prior to Good Friday until midnight Easter Monday.