The OPP has released the yearly previous-year traffic data, that shows how drivers kept themselves and others safe on roads, waterways and trails.
The data shows a two-year comparison of traffic fatalities, collision and the contributing factors.
Data also looks at ‘accidents’, which are usually caused by conscious poor decisions.
Traffic volumes were up in 2022 compared to 2021. Roads, waterways and trails are only as safe as the actions of those on them.
The full list of data can be found below:
ROADS:
Motor vehicle fatalities:
2022: 359
2021: 315
Total number of collisions:
2022: 74,173
2021: 60,659
Lead contributing factor(s) (# of people killed):
Speed-related:
2022: 85
2021: 81
Inattentive-related:
2022: 61
2021: 60
Alcohol/drug-related:
2022: 64
2021: 32
Seatbelt-related:
2022: 61
2021: 47
Motorcycle fatalities:
2022: 44
2021: 35
Lead contributing factor(s) (# of people killed):
2022: Lost control (7)
2021: Speed – too fast for the conditions (6)
Fatalities involving commercial motor vehicles:
2022: 87
2021: 87
Lead contributing factor(s) (# of people killed):
2022: Lost control (16)
2021: Speed – too fast for conditions (10)
Pedestrian fatalities:
2022: 29
2021: 40
WATERWAYS:
Boating fatalities:
2022: 29
2021: 27
Primary cause(s) (# of people killed):
2022: Capsized vessel (13), falling overboard (9)
2021: Capsized vessel (13), falling overboard (10)
Number of deceased vessel occupants not wearing a Personal Floatation Device:
2022: 26
2021: 24
TRAILS:
Off-road vehicle fatalities:
2022: 27
2021: 22
Lead contributing factor(s) (# of people killed):
2022: Lost control (7)
2021: Lost control (9)
Snowmobile fatalities:
2021-2022 season: 14
2020-2021 season: 15
Lead contributing factor(s) (# of people killed):
2021-2022 season: Speed – too fast for the conditions (6)
2020-2021 season: Speed – too fast for the conditions (7)
The OPP, as well as every member in our communities are counting on the motoring public to make 2023 a safe one that sees all travelers get to their destinations safely.
Written by Kyla Close