Toronto, Ontario, Nov 11, 2025 — The Greater Toronto Area got its first taste of winter this weekend—and with it, a reminder to slow down and drive smart. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported roughly 340 collisions across the GTA on Sunday as snow hit the region.

York Regional Police responded to about 110 crashes between midnight and 6:30 p.m., while Peel Regional Police dealt with 12 collisions involving injuries or road closures between 3 and 6 p.m. By Monday morning, OPP confirmed another 220 collisions in the previous 24 hours—along with around 120 vehicles stuck or in ditches that officers didn’t attend.

As slippery conditions roll in across Canada, Allstate Insurance Canada is reminding drivers that winter weather brings predictable hazards. The insurer’s latest internal claims review shows the top three collision types nationally are rear-end impacts, lane-change crashes and single-vehicle incidents. The data also confirms that January sees the highest collision volume, followed by December and February.

“Rear-end crashes can stem from following too closely, busy urban traffic, sudden slowdowns, poor weather conditions and more,” said George Ljubicic, agency manager at Allstate Canada. “With the colder months ahead, drivers should be aware of the risks of slippery roads and maintain more space around their vehicle to brake safely.”

Allstate advises motorists to install winter tires once temperatures drop below 7°C, clear snow and ice before heading out, and never pass a working snowplow.

As this week’s first storm proves, a little preparation—and patience—goes a long way toward keeping Ontario’s roads safe this winter.