Manitoba RCMP report ‘deeply concerning’ spike in fatal collisions this year

The Manitoba RCMP are increasing traffic enforcement efforts following a concerning rise in fatal vehicle accidents this year. According to a recent news release, 73 people have been killed in 65 collisions thus far in 2026, marking a 28% increase from 57 deaths in the same period last year. This figure surpasses the province's five-year average by 28%.

RCMP traffic services enforcement commander, Staff Sgt. Jon Greer, expressed deep concern over the high number of fatal collisions reported this year. Over the coming weeks and months, there will be a heightened focus on traffic enforcement, according to the release.

Of the 73 individuals who lost their lives, 25 were under the age of 30. This month alone, eight collisions claimed the lives of eight people. Intersections have been the site of 14 deadly collisions so far this year. One high-profile incident involved a passenger vehicle and a transport truck colliding at an intersection near Emerson, resulting in the death of a 19-year-old passenger and injuries to four other teens, including the driver.

Multiple factors, including alcohol and/or drug use, speeding, and seatbelt usage, have been cited as contributing factors in the fatal collisions this year. Ten fatal crashes involved off-road vehicles, such as ATVs, dirt bikes, and snowmobiles.