Manitoba Public Insurance announced that fatality rates on Manitoba roadways have been steadily decreasing over the last two decades.
According to data collected by Manitoba Public Insurance, there were 85 fatalities on public roads in 2013, which is a decline of 11.5 per cent from the 96 fatalities reported in 2012, and a decline of 9.6 per cent from the preceding five-year average (2008-2012).
Last year, 2013, had the fewest auto-collision fatalities (85) in the last 20 years. For the last five years (2009-2013), the fatality rate was 1.1 (per 10,000 drivers) compared to a fatality rate of 1.5 in the five years previous (2004-2008). This year there have been 59 fatalities as of the end of October.
“One fatality is too many and there are real people behind these numbers,” said MaryAnn Kempe, Vice-President, Business Development, Communications and Chief Product Officer, Manitoba Public Insurance.
“But these statistics show that Manitoba is moving in right direction with respect to road safety. Manitoba Public Insurance and other like-minded agencies continue to raise awareness, educate motorists and provide unique programs designed specifically towards loss prevention.”
