Toronto’s roads reached a historic safety milestone last year. According to newly released city data, 39 traffic-related deaths were recorded in 2025—the lowest number in a decade and a nearly 50% drop from the peak of 78 deaths in 2016.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Notably, these figures outperformed even the 2020 lockdown period, suggesting that long-term infrastructure changes are beginning to outpace temporary traffic fluctuations.
The 2025 Safety Snapshot
Despite the overall decline, pedestrians still account for nearly half of all road fatalities.
| Road User Category | 2025 Fatalities |
| Pedestrians | 19 |
| Motorists | 12 |
| Motorcyclists | 5 |
| Cyclists | 2 |
| Micromobility (E-scooters/bikes) | 1 |
| Total | 39 |
Why the Numbers Dropped
The city attributes this decade-low figure to three primary factors:
- Vision Zero Investment: 2025 saw record-high funding for the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, resulting in significant intersection redesigns and traffic-calming measures.
- Enforcement Surge: The number of automated speed cameras doubled during the first half of the year, significantly curbing high-speed driving in school and safety zones.
- Strategic Speed Reductions: Lowered speed limits across high-density neighborhoods have reduced the lethality of accidents when they do occur.
Looking Ahead: Challenges for 2026
To prevent a rebound in fatalities, the Toronto Police Service has announced a shift back to manual enforcement, with Chief Myron Demkiw pledging a higher officer presence on major arterial roads to maintain the downward trend.
