Collisions in Edmonton continue to be a problem as the city grows and more and more people are driving. The Edmonton Police Service provides investigation for major collisions and Accident Support Services International provides reporting for insurance claims through Collision Reporting Centres. Please follow our guidelines so you know what to do if you're in a collision.
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Hit and Run unit is a specialized unit within Traffic Section. It is comprised of one Sergeant and three Constables. The unit investigates hit and run collisions which are not concluded at the patrol level. Involved in a Hit and Run?
Follow our guidelines so you know what to do.
| EPS-Investigated Major Collision Summary, 2023, 2024, and YTD 2025 (May 25)
|
| Year |
Fatal Collisions |
Number Of Fatalities Resulting |
Serious Injury Collisions |
| 2023 Total |
24 |
27 |
130 |
| 2024 Total |
26 |
26 |
129 |
| YTD 2025 (to May 25) |
13 |
13 |
39 |
| Fatality Category |
2023 Total |
2024 Total |
YTD 2025 (May 25) |
| Pedestrian |
6 |
9 |
4 |
| Motorcyclist |
3 |
7 |
3 |
| YTD Major Collisions by Severity, as of May 26 |
| Year |
Fatal |
Serious Injury |
YTD 2020
|
1 |
17 |
| YTD 2021 |
4 |
24 |
| YTD 2022 |
3 |
23 |
| YTD 2023 |
8 |
29 |
YTD 2024
|
5 |
40 |
YTD 2025
|
13 |
39 |
As of May 25, 2025, there have been 13 fatal collisions, 4 of which involved pedestrian deaths. There have been 3 motorcyclist fatalities.
At this time, 7 of the fatal collisions (53%) and 5 of the serious injury collisions (13%) involved speed as a factor. (Note: preliminary information - investigations are ongoing and this number may be updated.)