The strip of road connecting two very busy highways – Hwy 17 and Hwy 91 – was the number one spot for collisions in Delta in 2018.
The top ten list takes account of all collisions attended by Delta Police, and includes everything from fatalities and serious injuries to minor injuries.
With its location on the Fraser River, access to ferries, an extremely busy port and easy access to parts of Metro Vancouver, Delta sees a significant amount of vehicle and commercial traffic on its highways and roads. The top ten collision locations are:
- Hwy 17/Hwy 91 Connectors
- Bottom of Nordel Way
- Nordel Way – 116th to 120th Street
- 120th Street – Around the 72nd Ave, including 7155 120thSt.
- Mid span Alex Fraser Bridge
- 72nd Ave/Nicholson Rd.
- 64th Ave/ 120th Street
- Ladner Trunk Rd/ Hwy 17
- Hwy 10 and 120th St
- Hwy. 17 and 80th St
In 2018 Delta Police saw a 12% decrease in the number of collisions on Delta roads, compared to 2017.
In an effort unique among BC police departments, the Delta Police Traffic Services announces enforcement efforts in advance approximately once per week, via its Twitter account @DPDTraffic. The Twitter account was launched in spring 2018 and provides an additional way to increase awareness of good driving habits among the public.