July 30,2025
RED FM News Desk
A recent Ipsos survey commissioned by ICBC found that 52% of B.C. drivers admitted to driving while tired or drowsy in the past year, and 24% acknowledged falling asleep at the wheel.
Despite this, 81% of respondents agreed that fatigued driving poses a serious or very serious risk to road safety. On average, ICBC reports that 513 people are killed or injured each year in crashes involving drowsy drivers.
The risk increases significantly during the summer months—ICBC notes that July and August see 71% more injuries and fatalities from fatigue-related crashes compared to the rest of the year, based on police data.
ICBC road safety manager Kathleen Nadalin advises drivers to be alert to signs of fatigue, such as trouble focusing, blurred vision, or not remembering recent moments of driving. If you notice these signs, she says, the safest option is to pull over and rest.
Other warning signs of driver fatigue include drifting between lanes, inconsistent speeds, yawning, daydreaming, and heavy eyelids. To avoid fatigue, ICBC recommends getting enough sleep, assessing how you feel before driving, and avoiding driving during your usual sleep hours.
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