Roughly 299 people were killed in 260 road collisions in 2015, compared to 288 and 266 a year prior. These “preventable” road deaths, say police, are associated with alcohol or drug use, inattentive driving, speeding and not wearing seat belts.

“We are encouraged to see lower numbers in all of the ‘big four’ fatality causal factor categories, but we need to see drivers keep this downward trend going. There is no worse place to take risks, exercise poor judgement and make mistakes than behind the wheel,” said OPP Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair, who oversees traffic safety and operational support.