Motorcycle deaths in British Columbia are down overall in 2025—but a deadly surge over the summer has prompted BC Highway Patrol to step up enforcement into the fall.
So far this year, 27 riders have died in motorcycle collisions—compared to 48 by this time last year. But police say 16 of those deaths happened in July and August alone. Officers are concerned that as the season ends, too many riders are still taking dangerous risks.
Speed is the number one factor in fatal motorcycle crashes, followed by impairment and distracted riding. On the weekend of October 4 and 5, Highway Patrol impounded 32 vehicles for excessive speeding on the Sea to Sky Highway—13 of them were motorcycles.
Police are urging motorcyclists to slow down and ride responsibly. They recommend riders consider better training, smaller motorcycles that are easier to handle, and completely avoiding drugs, alcohol, or distractions while on the road.
“Speeding on a motorcycle isn’t just a personal risk,” said Corporal Michael McLaughlin. “It endangers pedestrians, wildlife, emergency crews, and everyone else on the road.”
BC Highway Patrol says enforcement will continue as long as weather permits in hopes of avoiding more tragic deaths.
For those looking to ride fast, officers suggest heading to a racetrack instead of public roads.
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