Chart 2
Presence of risk factors in ATV fatalities, Canada, 2013 to 2019
Note(s):
Presence of alcohol or drugs was indicated when the coroner or medical examiner (C/ME) reported that the decedent was driving the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and had consumed alcohol or drugs (in any amount) prior to the event. Riding alone was indicated when the C/ME reported that the decedent was not travelling in a group that included others riding ATVs. Dangerous terrain was indicated when the C/ME reported that the terrain was sloped, curved or otherwise hazardous. No helmet was indicated when the C/ME reported that the decedent was not wearing a helmet or was not wearing a helmet correctly at the time of incident. Data were not available for all jurisdictions for all years (see note to readers).
Chart description
This is a bar stacked chart.
| Yes | Unknown/unspecified | No | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol/drugs | 51 | 30 | 19 |
| Riding alone | 40 | 40 | 20 |
| Dangerous terrain | 33 | 58 | 9 |
| No helmet | 33 | 46 | 21 |
Note(s):
Presence of alcohol or drugs was indicated when the coroner or medical examiner (C/ME) reported that the decedent was driving the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and had consumed alcohol or drugs (in any amount) prior to the event. Riding alone was indicated when the C/ME reported that the decedent was not travelling in a group that included others riding ATVs. Dangerous terrain was indicated when the C/ME reported that the terrain was sloped, curved or otherwise hazardous. No helmet was indicated when the C/ME reported that the decedent was not wearing a helmet or was not wearing a helmet correctly at the time of incident. Data were not available for all jurisdictions for all years (see note to readers).
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