The BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit (BCIRPU) is part of the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. It's role is to serve as a provincial hub to provide research-based leadership and coordination to stakeholders. One of it's goals is to reduce the societal and economic burden of traffic accident related injury in our province.
Data Collection
The Traffic Accident Police Investigation Report (MV6020, formerly known as MV104) is completed by a police officer if they attend the collision scene. Instances of death, personal injury or damage in excess of $10,000.00 qualify for reporting.
Deaths recorded by the system are cross referenced with the BC Coroner's Service to insure that they are accurate.
Traffic Accident System Database
The data from the completed MV6020s are entered into the Traffic Accident System (TAS) database.
The TAS database provides detailed information on the circumstances of the crash. It describes factors related to the crash itself including speed, alcohol use, or distracted driving.
Details describing the vehicles involved in the crash, the type of victim (occupant, pedestrian, etc) and the outcome (death, major injury, minor injury) are also available.
Uses of the Data
Data from this tool can help identify resources for improving road safety, identify trends in road-related fatalities by contributing factors, and support research, reports, and infrastructure planning.
Data can also be used to help reduce deaths and improve outcomes for road safety strategies and Vision Zero policies.
Who Can Use the Data
The tool is available to government, road safety agencies and to the general public.
You can use it to research and illustrate a crash problem in your area. Presenting it to ICBC and local government may justify changes that could reduce or eliminate the problem.
Assistance With the Tool
If you require assistance in interpreting the charts and tables, or if you have further questions, contact BCIRPU by e-mail to bcinjury@bcchr.ca.
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