Quebec's auto insurance board reported that road fatalities fell during 2025 while the number of people injured in traffic collisions rose.
The agency’s annual safety statistics, released each year, compare the 2025 figures with those of previous years, showing a decrease in deaths alongside an increase in injuries.
According to the board, the decline in fatalities continues a downward trend observed over recent reporting periods. At the same time, the upward shift in injury counts marks a different pattern for the same year.
The board’s release does not assign specific causes to either trend. Its mandate is to collect and publish data that can inform provincial authorities, policymakers, and the public about road safety outcomes.
Data for the report are compiled from police accident reports, hospital admission records, and insurance claim information. These sources are combined to produce a comprehensive picture of the consequences of road collisions across the province.
Over the past decade, Quebec has recorded a gradual reduction in road deaths, reaching a historically low level in 2025 according to the board’s figures. The latest increase in injuries, however, suggests a shift in the nature of collision outcomes that may affect emergency services and healthcare resource planning.
The contrasting results are likely to be considered in future road safety initiatives, including traffic enforcement strategies, vehicle safety standards, and driver‑education programs that fall under the board’s scope of responsibility.
The report forms part of Quebec’s ongoing effort to monitor and improve road safety performance. The auto insurance board will continue to publish yearly updates, providing a baseline for assessing the impact of any new measures introduced by provincial authorities.