Saskatchewan RCMP: six fatalities on the roads in the first six days of October
RCMP issue safety reminder as Saskatchewan records six-year high in fatal crashes.
🚨 SASKATCHEWAN RCMP WARN OF RISING FATAL COLLISIONS AHEAD OF LONG WEEKEND
As we prepare for a long weekend filled with turkey and pumpkin pie, Saskatchewan RCMP urge the public to do their part in getting everyone to their celebrations safely.
Saskatchewan RCMP continue to see a rise in fatal and serious injury collisions, noting a six-year high in 2025 when compared to previous years.
In September, ten lives were lost on roadways in Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction. The number of fatal collisions in September 2025 was 43% higher than September 2024.
In October, six lives were lost in fatal collisions in the first six days of the month.
While these collisions are still under investigation, officers note speed, impairment, and seatbelt violations as the main contributing factors to these fatalities. Year-to-date, speeding has contributed to 34% of fatal collisions, impairment to 31%, and not wearing a seatbelt to 48% of total fatal collisions.
“As we head into the long weekend, I want to remind drivers that their choices behind the wheel have an impact – an impact beyond just them,” says Insp. Lee Knelsen with Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services. “Your family and friends, and potentially the lives and loved ones of other drivers on the road, are impacted by your decisions – so make good ones. Do your part in helping everyone get to their destination safely.”
Saskatchewan RCMP ask all drivers to slow down and follow posted speed limits. Don’t drive impaired. If you are planning to consume alcohol or cannabis, make sure you have a safe ride home. If no safe ride is available, stay the night and drive only when sober. Always buckle up before starting to drive — it could be the factor that determines whether a collision is fatal or not.
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Saskatchewan RCMP
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