Statistical Reports on Deaths in British Columbia
Last updated on April 24, 2026The BC Coroners Service works in a real-time database environment and therefore statistics for a given year are subject to change until all coroners investigations from that year are complete. Reports on this page are updated and refreshed periodically, and new reports are added to this page when needed.
Due to the high volume of data requests received and resources required to support the unregulated drug crisis, we currently have limited ability to respond to ad hoc statistical requests.
If the below reports do not meet your needs, please submit a request for information to CoronerRequest@gov.bc.ca. Your inquiry will be responded to, but please expect longer than usual delays.
Drugs
- Unregulated Drug Toxicity Deaths (to February 28, 2026) - posted Apr. 15, 2026
- Youth Unregulated Drug Toxicity Deaths (2019-2023) - posted May 28, 2024
- Illicit Drug Deaths with Methamphetamine Involved (2008-2017) - posted Jul. 15, 2019
- Illicit Drug Overdose Deaths in B.C.: Findings of Coroner's Investigations - posted Sept. 26, 2018
- Preventing Pharmaceutical Opioid-Associated Mortality in British Columbia - posted Jul. 10, 2017
- Review of Prescription Opiate-Related Overdose Deaths (2005-2010) - posted Apr. 10, 2013
- MDMA (Ecstasy) Related Deaths (2006-2012) - posted Jan. 31, 2013
Motor Vehicle
- Motor Vehicle Incident Deaths (2013-2023) - posted Jul. 12, 2024
- Factors Contributing to Motor Vehicle Incident Fatalities in BC (2013) - posted Sept. 2015
Recreational Activities
- Accidental Drowning Deaths (2014-2024)- posted July 21, 2025
- Avalanche Deaths in British Columbia (2011-2022) - posted Jan. 25, 2023
- Winter Activity Deaths (2007/08-2017/18) - posted Apr. 27, 2020
- All-Terrain Vehicle Fatalities (2008-2018) - posted July 2, 2019
- Swimming Pool Deaths (2006-2012) - posted July 10, 2012
- Child Drowning Deaths (2006-2012) - posted July 10, 2012
Other
- Deaths of Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in British Columbia (2016-2024) - posted Apr. 24, 2026
- Deaths of Incarcerated People in Correctional Facilities (2015-2025) - posted Apr. 24, 2026
- Intimate Partner Violence Homicides (2014-2024) - posted Dec. 5, 2025
- Knowledge Update on Heat-Related Deaths in B.C. in 2023 - posted Jun. 26, 2024
- Suicide Deaths in B.C. 2013-2023 - posted Jun. 3, 2024
- Homicide Deaths in B.C. (2012-2022) - posted Sep. 27, 2023
- Knowledge Update on Heat-Related Deaths in B.C. in Summer 2022 - posted Aug. 9, 2022
- Knowledge Update on Heat-Related Deaths in B.C. in Summer 2021 - posted Nov. 1, 2021
- Residential Structure Fire Deaths in B.C. (2007-2011) - posted Mar. 28, 2012