Air
In 2021, 156 aviation accidents (under the Canadian Aviation Regulations) that involved Canadian-registered aircraft were recorded, down 18% from the previous 10-year average. These accidents caused 26 deaths, an increase compared to 2020’s 13 deaths.
In 2021, Canada continued to support the flow of legitimate air travellers and goods while maintaining a high level of aviation security. The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority screened over 65 million passengers and their belongings at Canadian airports.
Marine
Canada has a strong record of safe and secure marine shipping. Given the thousands of ships that operate in Canadian waters, there are relatively few accidents. In 2021, there were 156 reportable accidents that involved at least one Canadian registered vessel, down from the 10-year average of 228.
Rail
In 2021, there were around 1038 recorded railway accidents, up 5% from 2020. These accidents resulted in 60 deaths, down 15.4% compared to the previous 10-year average. Accidents that involved dangerous goods increased slightly to 86, up from 81 the year prior.
Road
In 2020, deaths from road collisions were around 15.2% lower compared to 2011, despite significant growth in the number of licensed drivers, vehicles registered, and vehicle kilometers driven. Canada’s death rate per 10,000 registered motor vehicles was 0.7 in 2020. This rate has been relatively stable in recent years but significantly lower (-35%) than a decade earlier.