Car Crash, 2025. Image by Jon Tupper
EDMONTON — Alberta RCMP are warning of a spike in fatal collisions amid winter driving conditions, following an earlier increase in non-injury crashes linked to snow and ice.
Preliminary police data shows 20 fatal collisions occurred across Alberta RCMP’s K Division in December, above the 10-year average of 16.7.
Earlier in the month, RCMP issued a separate warning after officers responded to a sharp rise in fender benders during periods of heavy snowfall and difficult road conditions. Police said those minor collisions appeared to be driven largely by ice, reduced visibility and drivers failing to adjust to winter conditions.
The more serious trend has continued into the new year. RCMP say four fatal collisions, resulting in four deaths, were reported in Alberta during the first four days of January. Weather is believed to have been a factor in three of those incidents, although investigations are ongoing.
Police also say injury collisions appear to be up.
RCMP are reminding motorists to slow down, allow extra time for travel and adjust their driving to winter conditions. They say delaying travel until road conditions improve is another option drivers should consider.
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