Nanoose Bay intersections worst for crashes, injuries in PQB area

The worst intersection in the PQB area (in terms of motor vehicles accidents) was at Island Highway East and Northwest Bay Road in Nanoose Bay, according to ICBC collision statistics for 2025.
That location saw a major increase in crashes at 17 (five included injuries), compared to the eight recorded in 2024.
Close behind was Alberni Highway, Island Highway East and Morison Avenue in Parksville, with 15 collisions, four of which resulted in injury. That intersection was No. 1 in 2024, with 16 in