The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce the release of three important reports that provide valuable insights into road safety, traffic trends, and transportation infrastructure in the Northwest Territories (NWT):

2024/2025 Motor Vehicles Registrar’s Report:
This report gives a snapshot of vehicles and drivers in the NWT as well as commercial vehicle safety, traffic enforcement, and GNWT’s role during emergencies. You can read the full report here. Some key facts from the report:

• A record high of 43,164 vehicles were registered in the NWT by December 2024, marking a record high for the second consecutive year.
• 27,442 individuals held active driver’s licenses, also reaching another record high.
• There was a decrease in the number of clients receiving demerit points but an increase in suspensions issued compared to the previous year.
• Deh Cho Bridge toll revenue for 2024/2025 revenue is $4,748,477.00 or about 15% greater than in 2023/2024 and is the most revenue generated in one year since the bridge opened in 2012.

2024 Collision Facts Report:
This report shares data on traffic collisions that happened across the NWT based on information from RCMP Motor Vehicle Collision reports. It includes detailed information on key factors that affect how serious a crash may be like impaired driving, speeding, and seatbelt use. This data helps us understand road safety risks and guide ways on improving safety. You can read the full report here. Some key facts from the report:

• There were 532 reported collisions in 2024.
• Two traffic fatalities occurred in 2024, which is lower than the 35-year average.
• Most collisions happened during the winter months (November to March).
• Driver error was the most frequent factor in collisions, contributing to 71% of incidents, while environmental factors accounted for 4%.​.
   

2024 NWT Highway Traffic Report:
This report looks at traffic patterns on NWT's all-weather roads, winter roads, and ferry crossings, using data from the past 30 years. It helps the GNWT make decisions about road maintenance, safety, and infrastructure projects. You can read the full report here.  Some key facts from the report:

• The NWT highway network covers 2,450 km of all-weather roads and 1,400 km of winter roads, including four vehicle ferries.
• Traffic data collection saw improvements with new portable traffic counters resulting in 85% of data being usable for 2024.
• Commercial vehicle traffic and weigh scale data showed an increase in heavy vehicle movements.

These reports support efforts to improve road safety across the NWT.

The GNWT would like to thank the RCMP and other partners for their ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of the traveling public. And to encourage residents to drive safe because together we can make the roads safer for everyone.

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Department of Infrastructure
Government of the Northwest Territories
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