Toronto, Ontario -- The Greater Toronto area marked its first snowfall of the season this weekend with the Ontario provincial police reporting 340 collisions in the region on Sunday.
York Region police responded to about 110 collisions between midnight and 6:30 p.m. Peel police handled 12 injury or closure related collisions between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. In an update Monday morning, the OPP reported about 220 collisions in the GTA in the last 24 hours, in addition to about 120 ditch or stuck vehicle incidents that officers did not attend.
As winter conditions arrive across the country, a new report from Allstate Insurance Canada identifies rear-end crashes, lane change incidents and single vehicle impacts as the three most common collision types across Canada. The internal claims review also confirms a seasonal trend. January posted the highest collision volume, followed by December then February.
As temperatures drop and roads shift to winter conditions, Allstate Canada is urging drivers to prepare and adjust their habits.
“Rear-end crashes can stem from following too closely, busy urban traffic, sudden slowdowns, poor weather conditions and more. With the colder months ahead drivers should be aware of the risks of slippery roads and maintain more space around their vehicle to safely brake,” said George Ljubicic, agency manager at Allstate Canada.
Allstate Canada notes drivers can reduce their risk by installing winter tires once temperatures fall below seven degrees, maintaining clear visibility before departing and avoiding passing snowplow.
