- March 25, 2025
Halifax Health reported a decline in trauma-related patient admissions during Bike Week 2025, having admitted 114 patients compared to the 180 patients admitted last year.
According to a news release, this is the second consecutive year of reduced trauma admissions. The number of motorcycle crashes also decreased to 73, from the reported 92 crashes in 2024.
However, while overall trauma admissions decreased, Bike Week-related patient admissions increased by two — to 57 in 2025, from 55 in 2024.
The hospital reported two Bike Week related deaths; one of the deceased was wearing a helmet. This is down from last year, when four people died, two of which were wearing helmets.
"Our trauma team demonstrated exceptional care and compassion," said Lindsay Duffy, director of nursing at Halifax Health in the news release. "At Halifax Health we’re always prepared to respond, and Bike Week has become a major focus of the expert care that our community trusts," Duffy added.
Other notable statistics shared by Halifax Health include:
