Over the past 10 years, more than 700 people have died on OPP patrolled roads in collisions involving large commercial transport trucks.
Large transport trucks are involved in thousands of road collisions in Ontario every year.
Last year, there were 6,140 such collisions and 69 people lost their lives. Most (65) of the deceased were in another vehicle involved in the collision compared to four victims who were the driver of the truck.
From June 16 to 17, 2015, the OPP is partnering with the Ministry of Transportation for Operation Corridor, an annual 24-hour traffic safety initiative that focuses on high police visibility, enforcement and safety education aimed at commercial truck drivers who travel on major Ontario highways.
“Over and above the increased risk of death and serious injuries, a collision on a major highway involving a large truck often results in a highway closure that can last for many hours. This has a significant impact on the movement of traffic and goods, making these types of collisions among the most disruptive and socially and economically costly,” said OPP Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair, Provincial Commander of Traffic Safety and Operational Support.
