March 16, 2021
Ottawa, Ontario — The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have released collision and fatality data for 2020, showing a decline in total collisions for the province but an increase in fatalities.
Last year saw 26 percent fewer collisions than 2019, though the fatality rate was 22 percent higher.
A large number of deaths were deemed preventable and attribute to careless and dangerous driving behaviours. Sixty-two deaths were linked to speeding, 51 to alcohol/drug use and 45 to drier inattention. Failure to wear a seat belt contributed to 55 driver/passenger deaths.
In 2020, Ontario saw:
- 285 fatal road collisions, compared to 304 in 2019
- 305 fatalities, compared to 335 in 2019
- 55,581 collisions, compared to 75,128 in 2019
