Manitoba RCMP are continuing to report an increase in motor vehicle deaths.
In a news release, the province’s RCMP said eight people have been killed in eight separate collisions in Oct. Two of those collisions this week took place in Dominion City and The Pas, resulting in the deaths of two 19-year-old males.
So far this year, 65 motor vehicle collisions across the province have led to 73 deaths. More than 33 per cent of those killed were under the age of 30. Compared to this time last year, Manitoba RCMP said the numbers represent a 28 per cent increase from the 57 deaths reported in 2025. The 2026 numbers are also 28 per cent above the five-year average.
Staff Sgt. Jon Greer, RCMP Traffic Services Enforcement Commander, said the numbers are “deeply concerning,” adding that the impacts are felt by many.
“These traumatic events leave a lasting impact on the families and friends of the lost. They also deeply affect the first responders, volunteer firefighters, paramedics and police who respond to these tragedies.”
RCMP say several factors have contributed to the fatal collisions.
Seventeen of the fatal collisions have been confirmed or are suspected to involve alcohol or drug impairment. Eleven of those cases are still awaiting confirmation through testing.
Speeding has also contributed to 11 fatal collisions, while 23 collisions this year involved at least one person not wearing a seatbelt or protective headgear while using an off-road vehicle.
Intersections have been a major location for these incidents, with 18 people killed in 14 separate collisions. Additionally, 10 fatal collisions this year have involved off-road vehicles, including ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes and snowmobiles.
With the high number of collisions and fatalities, Manitoba RCMP will increase their emphasis on traffic enforcement across the province in the coming weeks and months.
In the meantime, Greer says motorists need to stay alert and follow the rules of the road.
“Making smart decisions when behind the wheel will allow them, as well as others on the road, to get home safely.”
