Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ministry of Transportation are stepping up efforts to enhance commercial vehicle safety after recording the highest number of transport truck crashes in over ten years.
Last year, OPP officers responded to 9,110 truck crashes, accounting for 12% of total incidents and resulting in 71 deaths. Improper lane changes, high speeds, and following too closely have been identified as the major causes of these crashes. To tackle this issue, police and the ministry will launch Operation Safe Driver, an enforcement blitz that targets both commercial and non-commercial drivers engaging in risky behaviour.
Between July 9 and July 15, Operation Safe Driver will focus on crushing unsafe practices by commercial and non-commercial drivers. The aim is to decrease the incidence of collisions and improve road safety. By addressing improper lane changes, high speeds, and following too closely, law enforcement wants to increase awareness of the risks associated with these behaviours and encourage drivers to practice safer habits on the road.
Though truck drivers often get blamed for accidents involving transport trucks, the data states that other drivers also contribute to the problem. Out of the 2,858 charges levelled by OPP in truck-involved collisions in 2022, 1,078 were issued to the drivers of non-commercial vehicles.
This shows why every driver must exercise caution and drive responsibly. Truck drivers revealed the challenges they encounter, such as the need for longer braking distances owing to heavy loads and the prevalence of unsafe driving habits practised by some non-commercial drivers.
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