Time Troubles: Collisions increase from average of 287 to 359 in Quebec following fall time change, says new SAAQ report
Quebec City, Quebec — New data from Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) indicates that evening road accidents—including those involving pedestrians—greatly increase in the 30 days following the fall time change. Specifically, according to the report, between 2019 and 2023, the average number of injury-causing accidents across the province between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. […]
Steer Clear: Wildlife collisions rise as daylight savings time sets in
Toronto, Ontario — As daylight savings time comes into effect and we in North America enjoy our extra hour of sleep, an antlered antagonist settles into its hiding spot, ready for its mission as one of god’s cute little kamikaze missiles. Deer cause more than one million auto accidents in the U.S. every year, costing […]
Peak Week: Daylight Savings Time typically results in higher collision stats
Ottawa, Ontario — Traffic accidents can increase by as much as 23 percent in the week immediately following the start of Daylight Savings Time (DST), according to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). The seasonal increase is largely due to the impact switch to DST has on overall driver responsiveness and fatigue. […]
