33 Lives Lost in Saskatchewan RCMP Jurisdiction Due to Impaired Driving in 2025

Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services is using National Impaired Driving Prevention Week to remind drivers about the devastating consequences of getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol or drugs.
According to statistics released on March 19, 2026, 33 people lost their lives in drug- or alcohol-related collisions in Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction in 2025.
Between January and December of last year, Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) removed 1,932 drivers from Saskatchewan roads who had consumed alcohol and/or drugs before driving.
Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services also responded to 31 fatal motor vehicle collisions in 2025 where drugs or alcohol were considered a contributing factor. Those collisions resulted in 33 deaths.
Impaired driving continued to be a major factor in fatal crashes throughout the year, accounting for 33 per cent of all fatal collisions responded to by Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services in 2025.
“Believe us when we say consuming drugs or alcohol before driving has the very real potential of killing people. We saw it 33 times last year,” said Inspector Lee Knelsen, Operations Officer with Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services. “Driving sober is one of the most important things you can do to keep yourself, and those you love, safe on the road.”
RCMP said officers with Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services and CTSS units will continue organizing check stops and patrolling roads and highways to remove impaired drivers from Saskatchewan roadways.
Residents are reminded to call 911 to report suspected impaired drivers.