REGINA — Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services is reporting a steep rise in deadly collisions this month, with 11 people killed in 11 fatal crashes between Nov. 1 and Nov. 25.
The number represents a 175 per cent increase in fatal collisions and a 37.5 per cent rise in deaths compared to the same period in 2024, when four collisions resulted in eight fatalities.
Seven of this month’s fatal crashes occurred within the last seven days alone.
So far this year, from Jan. 1 to Nov. 25, RCMP officers have responded to 89 fatal collisions resulting in 94 deaths on Saskatchewan roads. That marks a 32.8 per cent increase in fatal collisions and a 23.7 per cent rise in fatalities from the same period in 2024, when 67 collisions caused 76 deaths.
Staff-Sgt. Jason Sauve of Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services said that while weather played a role in two of this month’s crashes, most involved the same recurring factors: seatbelts, speed, impairment and distraction.
“We keep repeating the same road safety messages continually because we see the role played by these factors every time we attend the scene of a fatal collision. We see how wearing a seatbelt, not driving impaired, not speeding, or staying focused on the road may have prevented these deaths,” Sauve said.
“We also see firsthand the impacts of these collisions. These tragic scenes leave a lasting impact on every single person who sees, hears about, or responds to them. If us repeating safety messages can help prevent us from having to respond to one fatal collision call – we will continue to share them.
“We are running out of ways to say it. Please, when you take the road from now on, take the time to consciously remind yourself of these four things:
- Wear your seatbelt,
- Pay attention to your surroundings at all times,
- Do not speed,
- Do not drive impaired – by drugs or alcohol.
“Please share this information with your loved ones.”
Fatal collisions on private property, in other police jurisdictions, off-road crashes and those caused by medical emergencies are excluded from RCMP totals, according to the release.
