Northwest Territories tops in Canada in accidental death rate: Survey
Ontario ranked seventh, according to Preszler Injury Lawyers analysis
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A study by Preszler Injury Lawyers said the most dangerous province or territory in terms of accidental deaths is the Northwest Territories.
The law firm analyzed data from Statistics Canada over the last 10 years to identify the regions with the highest average number of accidental deaths — from things like traffic collisions, falls, fires, choking incidents and workplace accidents — per year. Yukon was excluded from the rankings as its data was unavailable after 2016.
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The Northwest Territories was identified as the most dangerous place to live in Canada with an annual average of 64.8 accidental deaths reported per 100,000 residents. That was 51% higher than the national average (42.8 per 100,000).
Nunavut ranked as the second most dangerous place in Canada with an average of 62.9 accidental deaths per 100,000 residents, Saskatchewan was third (47.2), Nova Scotia was fourth (45) and Alberta was fifth (42.3).
“Understanding where most accidental deaths occur is key for targeted interventions, especially if many occur on specific roads,” said a Preszler Injury Lawyers spokesperson in a statement.
“If this is the case, these statistics may call for better signage, lighting or speed controls. Authorities can also provide public awareness campaigns to help people stay safe in these areas.”
The sixth most hazardous place to live was Manitoba with an average of 40.2 accidental deaths reported per 100,000 residents each year. Ontario was seventh (38.3) followed by New Brunswick (36.5), British Columbia (35.6), Newfoundland and Labrador (32.4), Quebec (30.66) and Prince Edward Island (30.4).
Information for the survey was collated from 2013–22 Statistics Canada data.
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