While it is generally difficult to obtain precise figures about street racing,(12) it is known that the practice is growing (13) In the United States, according to figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, street racing caused 125 deaths in 2004 (14) These races have also claimed numerous victims across Canada, notably in Vancouver, Edmonton, Moose Jaw, Regina, Winnipeg, Montréal and Sackville.
Et bien qu’il soit généralement difficile d’obtenir des données exactes à propos des courses de rues(12), on constate que ce phénomène prend de l’ampleur(13). Aux États-Unis, selon des données de la National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, les courses de rue auraient causé 125 décès en 2004(14).