Toronto Crashes, Car Accidents & Local News

Toronto Car Accident News & Crash Updates
Every week, car accidents and crashes in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) make headlines — from fender-benders in quiet neighbourhoods to serious multi-vehicle collisions on major highways.
This page is your live hub for the latest Toronto crash news, including today’s incidents, recent collisions, and important information about your legal rights if you’ve been injured.
Whether you’re searching for “Toronto accident today” updates or want to learn what to do after a crash, you’ll find it here.
Today’s Toronto & GTA Accidents (Updated Daily)
- August 20, 2025 – A man is dead after being struck by a tractor-trailer near North York Sheridan Mall. Full Story ➡️
Recent Toronto Car Accidents & Crashes
2025
August
- August 18: A collision between a mini motorbike and vehicle on St. Clair Ave W results in minor injuries for a child and adult. Full Story ➡️
- August 18: A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after hitting a fire truck at Sheppard and Jane early Monday. Full Story ➡️
- August 12: A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot near Scott Boulevard and Derry Road in Milton. Full Story ➡️
- August 11: Toronto police are searching for a driver who slammed into Shroomyz, a downtown magic mushroom dispensary. Full Story ➡️
- August 10: OPP are investigating a multi-vehicle collision in the northbound lanes of Highway 404 that ended with a grey Lexus flipping onto another car. Full Story ➡️
- August 10: An 82-year-old woman is dead following a hit-and-run near Canoe Landing Park in Toronto. Full Story ➡️
- August 9: A 64-year-old woman is in life-threatening condition after being hit by an LRT test vehicle at Eglinton Ave East and Pharmacy Avenue. Full Story ➡️
- August 8: A man in his 40s was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle late Friday night. Full Story ➡️
July
- July 31: The Special Investigations Unit has invoked its mandate following a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 400 that involved an off-duty police officer.
- July 23: The Special Investigations Unit has invoked its mandate after a serious collision between a stolen vehicle and a taxi in Hamilton’s east end.
- July 19: A 77-year-old Mississauga man is dead after being struck by a vehicle in the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 in Etobicoke.
- July 15: 3 women are dead following a head-on collision on Highway 7 near Pickering.
- July 14: A 36-year-old Brampton man has been charged following a serious head-on collision northwest of Guelph.
- July 11: 2 men and 2 women have been rushed to hospital following an 8-vehicle collision in North York.
- July 8: A 68-year-old man is dead following a fiery multi-vehicle collision on the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto.
- July 7: A 20-year-old motorcyclist is dead after colliding with a sedan on Highway 403 in Hamilton.
- July 3: Toronto police are investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and a truck near Sherway Gardens in Etobicoke.
June
- June 1: The driver of an SUV and their passenger are dead following a multi-vehicle collision near Heritage Green Sports Park in Hamilton.
May
- May 14: OPP are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision on Hanlon Parkway in Guelph.
- May 20: Two people have been rushed to hospital after a tractor-trailer, cube van, and a pickup truck collided on Highway 10 in Caledon.
- May 22: Four men are hurt following a three-vehicle collision near Kennedy Station in Scarborough.
- May 23: One person has been taken to hospital after two pickup trucks collided on Highway 403 in Ancaster.
- May 27: The SIU has invoked its mandate following a crash in Burlington that sent five males to hospital.
April
- April 7: At least three people have been taken to hospital after a white Jaguar caused an 11-vehicle crash in Etobicoke’s New Toronto neighbourhood.
- April 8: Toronto police say they’ve responded to multiple collisions after a blast of winter weather lead to slippery road conditions.
- April 14: Two people have been rushed to a trauma centre following a fatal single-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in Scarborough.
- April 15: Toronto police are investigating a hit-and-run collision at Toronto Metropolitan University that left four pedestrians injured.
- April 16: Two people are in critical condition after a vehicle collided with a bus shelter in Pickering.
- April 18: A 29-year-old motorcyclist is in serious condition after colliding with the rear of a tractor-trailer on Highway 401 in Pickering.
- April 24: Four adults and a child are hurt following a head-on collision near Evergold Centre in Scarborough.
- April 29: The driver of a black Dodge Ram pickup truck, a 30-year-old man, is dead after colliding with a TTC bus in Scarborough.
- April 30: OPP are investigating a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 400 near the Dunlop Street exit in Barrie.
March
- March 3: One driver has been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 400 in North York.
- March 5: A pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a tractor-trailer near Cherry Hill Shopping Centre, north of Guelph.
- March 13: A woman is dead after a dark-coloured sedan and a white SUV collided northeast of Uxbridge.
- March 19: A motorcyclist has been rushed to hospital after colliding with a vehicle near Scarborough Town Centre.
- March 21: Two adults have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash near Salem Ridge golf course in Ajax.
- March 24: OPP are investigating a fiery, fatal head-on collision involving a delivery truck and a tractor-trailer southwest of Waterdown.
February
- Feb 1: One driver is in critical condition following a three-vehicle collision on Highway 6 in Flamborough.
- Feb 3: Durham police are searching for suspects after a fender bender turned into an armed carjacking in Pickering.
- Feb 4: A female driver has been rushed to hospital after a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 403 in Hamilton.
- Feb 6: A woman has been rushed to hospital in critical condition after being struck by a truck in East York.
- Feb 11: A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a dump truck near Bathurst-Wilson Parkette in North York.
- Feb 13: The driver of a tractor-trailer is in critical condition after a three-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in Bowmanville.
- Feb 23: Three men have been taken to hospital after a black Honda Civic collided with an MTO pickup truck on Highway 401 in Scarborough.
- Feb 26: Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating after a 21-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle while crossing Highway 401 in Milton.
- Feb 27: A driver is dead after a dramatic single-vehicle rollover on Highway 407 in Markham.
- Feb 27: One person has been taken to hospital after a minivan, snow plow, and a truck transporting scrap metal collided on Highway 401 in Scarborough.
January
- Jan 1: A two-vehicle collision near Denison Centre in Markham has left two people seriously injured.
- Jan 2: Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to “multiple collisions” on the QEW near Ford Drive and Highway 403.
- Jan 7: One person has been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision on Charlton Avenue in Hamilton.
- Jan 7: A man and a woman are being treated for injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Toronto’s Forest Hill neighbourhood.
- Jan 8: An 18-year-old has been charged after colliding with a vehicle containing Premier Doug Ford on Highway 401 in Pickering.
- Jan 8: A delivery truck driver is in critical condition after a three-vehicle crash on Highway 400 in North York.
- Jan 13: A nine-year-old boy is dead after a pickup truck rolled over on the QEW at the Bronte Road in Oakville.
- Jan 19: A woman is dead after a vehicle left the road at Ashbridges Bay in Toronto and ended up in Lake Ontario.
- Jan 21: One person has been rushed to a trauma centre after a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 10 in Caledon.
- Jan 21: A driver is seriously hurt after a single-vehicle rollover on Lake Shore Boulevard in Etobicoke.
- Jan 21: A man and his three-year-old daughter are dead after being struck by a vehicle in Pickering.
- Jan 23: Two people have been rushed to hospital after a multi-vehicle collision on Steeles Avenue in north Etobicoke.
- Jan 27: OPP are investigating after a red vehicle caught fire in the eastbound lanes of Highway 401, south of Guelph.
- Jan 28: OPP are investigating three separate collisions on Highway 427 near Finch Avenue West in Etobicoke.
- Jan 30: A woman has been airlifted to a “Hamilton trauma centre” after being struck by a vehicle in Guelph.
2024
December
- Dec 7: A 17-year-old behind the wheel of a 2005 Honda Civic is dead after colliding with a hydro pole in Milton.
- Dec 7: One person is dead and four others have been taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 10 in Caledon.
- Dec 10: A man is in critical condition after being struck by a TTC bus near Ossington subway station.
- Dec 11: A 31-year-old woman has been taken to hospital after being struck by a Mazda in Kitchener.
- Dec 12: A woman in her 80’s has been arrested after driving the wrong way in Toronto—striking multiple vehicles.
- Dec 17: A pedestrian has been rushed to hospital after being struck by a “dark-coloured SUV” in Georgetown.
- Dec 18: Three people are seriously hurt after being struck by a pickup truck near the University of Toronto’s bookstore.
- Dec 18: One person is dead, three others are hurt following a single-vehicle crash north of Highway 407 in Pickering.
- Dec 18: OPP are investigating a single-vehicle crash on Highway 401, east of James Snow Parkway, in Milton.
- Dec 19: A man in his 50s is seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle near CF Shops at Don Mills.
- Dec 22: Two people have been taken to hospital after a car and a TTC bus collided in Toronto’s east end.
- Dec 22: A 37-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle on the QEW near Royal Windsor Drive in Oakville.
- Dec 25: A Hamilton teen has been rushed to hospital after being struck by a “black sedan” in near Delta Secondary School.
- Dec 29: Seven people, including two children, are hurt following a multi-vehicle collision in Etobicoke.
November
- Nov 1: A Toronto police officer has been taken to hospital after a stolen pickup truck struck a cruiser and police horse.
- Nov 9: Two people in their 20s and an infant are dead following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 401 near Quinte West.
- Nov 18: Nine people are hurt, two are in critical condition, after a stolen BMW struck a TTC bus in North York.
- Nov 20: Toronto police are searching for a Hyundai SUV that sped off after hitting a pedestrian in Scarborough.
- Nov 21: Hamilton police are investigating a serious head-on crash on Jerseyville Road West.
- Nov 23: A 25-year-old man has been charged after fleeing a two-vehicle crash in Kitchener with a “young child.”
- Nov 25: A collision in Scarborough involving a Honda CRV that was allegedly stolen has left four people seriously injured.
- Nov 27: Two people have been taken to hospital after two SUVs and a sedan collided north of Guelph.
- Nov 27: A 16-year-old has been rushed to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Cambridge.
- Nov 27: Hamilton police are investigating a collision on Fairview Street that ended with one vehicle on its roof.
October
- Oct 2: Three children, parents hospitalized after driver hits family in Etobicoke crosswalk.
- Oct 6: 68-year-old man dies in North York crash at Don Mills and Havenbrook Boulevard.
- Oct 7: Hamilton driver critically injured after van crashes into hydro pole.
- Oct 7: Road rage incident in North York: Police seek black pickup after ramming, shooting.
- Oct 9: Driver critical after fiery crash with 2 TTC buses, allegedly ran red light.
- Oct 9: Unicycle rider and pedestrian hospitalized after Etobicoke collision.
- Oct 11: Machine operator critical after serious collision on Hwy. 403 in Burlington.
- Oct 12: Four people, including two police officers, injured following North York crash.
- Oct 15: A collision involving a Jeep Wrangler and a Ford Focus in Burlington has left a 94-year-old dead.
- Oct 17: One driver has been rushed to hospital following a serious crash on highway 401 in Cambridge.
- Oct 19: A motorcyclist is dead after colliding with another motorcycle on Bathurst Street in Thornhill.
- Oct 22: A driver is being treated for serious injuries following a five-vehicle collision on the Toronto-bound QEW.
- Oct 22: A motorcyclist has been rushed to hospital after being struck by a van on the QEW in Oakville.
- Oct 22: One person suffered minor injuries following a hit-and-run collision on Hamilton Mountain.
- Oct 24: A pedestrian is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle crash on Hamilton Mountain.
- Oct 24: Four people are dead and a woman has been rushed to hospital after a fiery Tesla crash in Toronto.
- Oct 27: Two people have been taken to hospital following a serious two-vehicle collision in Etobicoke.
- Oct 31: Two people are being treated for injuries after a Hyundai and a Kia collided in Kitchener.
- Oct 31: Three people have been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 403 in Hamilton.
- Oct 31: The driver of a pickup truck has been arrested after colliding with a TTC bus in North York—injuring eight people.
September
- Sept 2: A rollover occurred in Scarborough overnight, involving a single vehicle. The midnight crash happened at Lawrence Avenue and Overture Road.
- Sept 2: A serious three-vehicle collision occurred on Highway 48 in Georgina on Sunday afternoon, resulting in multiple injuries.
- Sept 3: 30-year-old driver charged after hitting a motorcyclist in a wrong-way crash on Hamilton Mountain and attempting a hit-and-run.
- Sept 4: A serious collision occurred early Wednesday morning, involving a Honda CRV and a dump truck on Regional Road 47 in Uxbridge.
- Sept 5: A tragic car accident in Burlington resulted in the deaths of two people and a small dog early Thursday morning.
- Sept 5: A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision that occurred in Scarborough on at approximately 9 p.m. Wednesday evening.
- Sept 9: A two-vehicle collision near Don Mills and Finch caused a vehicle to flip. One driver was arrested under suspicion of impaired driving.
- Sept 10: A tragic four-vehicle crash in Caledon claimed the life of a 23-year-old woman from Bolton, Ontario, early Tuesday morning.
- Sept 10: A serious collision between a motorcycle and another vehicle in downtown Toronto resulted in two individuals being hospitalized.
- Sept 10: An 11-year-old girl sustained life-altering injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Hamilton’s North End on Tuesday morning.
- Sept 13: Late Thursday night, a serious accident occurred near Humber River Hospital in Toronto, resulting in a vehicle rollover and fire.
- Sept 13: Durham police have arrested a driver following a hit-and-run incident that occurred in Whitby, leaving a 23-year-old woman seriously injured.
- Sept 15: A two-vehicle collision in Etobicoke resulted in a vehicle rollover and left one person injured on Sunday afternoon.
- Sept 18: A serious single-vehicle crash occurred near the DVP early Wednesday morning, resulting in the closure of the Bayview/Bloor ramps.
- Sept 20: A serious two-vehicle collision sent three people to the hospital after their vehicles crashed into a ditch in Markham on Friday night.
- Sept 20: A 55-year-old man from Milton has passed away after being critically injured in an eight-vehicle pileup on Friday.
- Sept 21: A serious collision involving a cyclist occurred in North York on Saturday morning, leaving a man with significant injuries.
- Sept 21: A serious collision involving three vehicles occurred in Scarborough on Saturday night, leaving a pedestrian injured.
- Sept 22: A collision between a motorcyclist and a driver occurred on Sunday evening in the Rexdale neighborhood of north Etobicoke.
- Sept 23: Three people lost their lives in a fatal Monday morning collision involving a Tesla that occurred north of Wellesley Township near Kitchener.
- Sept 23: A fatal collision in Toronto’s Junction claimed the life of a pedestrian after a suspected red light violation by a driver.
- Sept 24: A fatal three-vehicle collision on Highway 9 near The Gore Road in Caledon claimed the life of a 36-year-old driver Tuesday afternoon.
- Sept 24: The driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 26-year-old cyclist in Etobicoke has turned himself in to police.
- Sept 25: Two people sustained critical injuries after rocks were thrown at vehicles on Hwy. 48 in Markham, in a series of similar incidents.
- Sept 25: A fatal crash occurred on Hamilton Mountain Wednesday night, involving a motorcycle and a vehicle, leaving one man dead and a woman injured.
- Sept 26: A garbage truck driver has died following a head-on crash with a transport truck that reportedly ran a red or yellow light.
- Sept 27: Ambulance tipped over in crash with SUV in Stouffville, minor injuries reported.
- Sept 27: Lakeshore driver charged with impaired driving after crash injures three on Puce Road.
- Sept 27: 94-year-old driver involved in Guelph parking lot crash that killed pedestrian.
- Sept 27: A woman is in critical condition after crashing into a tree in Etobicoke.
- Sept 28: Woman hospitalized after TTC bus collides with hydro pole in Rexdale.
- Sept 28: Hamilton hit-and-run sends vehicle into ditch, one driver hospitalized.
- Sept 30: Vehicle flips in 3-car crash on Don Valley Parkway; 2 flee scene.
August
- Aug 5: A 67-year-old pedestrian was fatally injured in a collision involving a motorcycle on Mountain Brow Boulevard, Hamilton.
- Aug 12: A tragic multi-vehicle collision in Oshawa on Saturday afternoon resulted in the death of one person and injuries to eight others.
- Aug 12: One person has “life-altering” injuries following a two-vehicle collision in north Burlington on Sunday afternoon.
- Aug 15: A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on Hwy. 400 southbound near Parry Sound, leading to a full closure of SB lanes.
- Aug 16: A 45-year-old man tragically lost his life in a single-vehicle accident on Skead Road near the Sudbury Airport on Friday night.
- Aug 16: A collision on Hwy. 401 in Toronto on Friday evening led to significant traffic disruption after a tractor-trailer spilled diesel fuel.
- Aug 17: A 21-year-old Whitby woman died in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 412 Saturday morning after her car rolled into a grassy median.
- Aug 17: A serious car accident occurred in Richmond Hill when a vehicle carrying seven youths was found in a ditch, leading to multiple injuries.
- Aug 18: In a hit-and-run collision Regent Park, a driver crashed into a TTC streetcar before hitting another vehicle head on.
- Aug 19: A 21-year-old died in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 412 Saturday.
- Aug 20: A crash involving a vintage Ford Model T hot rod and a Danforth bike lane saw both occupants of the vehicle ejected.
- Aug 23: A serious collision occurred in Aurora, resulting in significant injuries to two drivers, according to the York Regional Police.
- Aug 25: A crash between a motorcycle and another vehicle occurred in Toronto’s Mount Dennis neighborhood, resulting in injuries to two individuals.
- Aug 28: A three-vehicle collision late Tuesday night on Highway 401 in Toronto sent six people to hospital, while the driver was arrested.
- Aug 29: On Thursday afternoon, a two-vehicle collision occurred in Scarborough, resulting in two people being hospitalized.
- Aug 29: A motorcyclist tragically died following a crash at the on-ramp from Highway 401 to Highway 418 near Courtice, Ontario.
- Aug 29: A 70-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a truck in Milton on Thursday morning while crossing an intersection.
- Aug 30: A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred in Whitby early Friday morning, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to two others.
- Aug 31: Late Saturday night, a pickup truck collided with a garage in Scarborough, resulting in injuries to the driver.
- Aug 31: A cyclist was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle and falling under a bus in a hit-and-run in Toronto.
- Aug 31: Early Saturday morning, a serious vehicle rollover occurred in Etobicoke, leading to the hospitalization of two individuals.
July
- July 3: A crash in Rosedale occured after the theft of a Mercedes SUV.
- July 4: A two-vehicle collision on the Gardiner Expressway resulted in the death of a woman.
- July 8: A tragic motorcycle crash in Scarborough claimed the life of a 22-year-old.
- July 16: Heavy rainfall causes severe flooding in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
- July 23: 3-vehicle crash on Hamilton Mountain leaves motorcyclist critically injured.
- July 24: Hamilton collision leaves one dead, three injured on Dundas Street East.
- July 21: 28-year-old dies in motorcycle collision with tree in Scarborough.
- July 25: Cyclist fatally struck by dump truck in Yorkville on Bloor Street West.
- July 25: Fatal multi-vehicle crash on Hwy. 401 in Napanee: Third within same week.
- July 27: Motorcyclist killed in collision near CFB Borden in Essa Township.
- July 29: Innisfil motorcycle crash: Fatal Hwy. 400 collision closes NB lanes.
- July 30: Motorcyclist dead after Hwy. 2 crash in Clarington, police say.
- July 31: Sudbury pedestrian, 92, killed by debris from Lloyd and Paris Street crash.
- July 31: Pedestrian seriously hurt in hit-and-run near Ellesmere and McCowan roads.
- July 31: Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in Ottawa’s south end.
June
- June 18: Truck driver charged with impaired driving in fatal Markham crash.
- June 18: Highway 404 Crash: 19-year-old dead after fatal rollover in East Gwillimbury.
- June 19: Hwy. 401 crash: Fiery collision closes westbound express lanes near DVP.
- June 19: Two-vehicle crash on Albion Road leaves driver dead, one person injured.
- June 21: Highway 401 crash: Fiery seven-vehicle collision involving transport truck injures three people.
- June 25: Scarborough crash: Motorcyclist hospitalized following collision with car.
- June 25: Hwy. 401 crash: Young adult male dies in collision near Jane Street.
- June 25: Downtown Toronto crash: Driver hits pedestrian, tree, and store near Jarvis and Front.
- June 29: A serious two-vehicle collision occurred in North York at Don Mills Road and Gateway Boulevard.
Toronto Accident Hotspots
Some intersections and roads see more car crashes in Toronto than others:
- Highway 401 & Keele Street
- Gardiner Expressway near Spadina Avenue
- Don Valley Parkway & Bloor Street
- Yonge Street & Finch Avenue
- Kingston Road & Lawrence Avenue East
Toronto Accident Today: What to Do After a Collision
If you’re involved in a Toronto car crash today:
- Move to a safe location and call 911 immediately.
- Get medical attention — even if you feel fine.
- Exchange information with the other driver(s).
- Document the scene with photos or video.
- Report the accident to police (if required) and your insurer.
Even minor accidents can lead to lingering injuries or unexpected insurance issues. If your injury keeps you off work, you may qualify for short-term disability or long-term disability benefits in Ontario through your employer’s group insurance policy. Acting quickly helps protect your case.
If your disability claim is denied or cut off, speak with our team. A Toronto disability lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can review your situation and explain your options — at no cost.
Fatal Accident in Toronto Today: Understanding Your Rights
When a fatal car accident in Toronto occurs, it can leave families facing emotional and financial hardship. Ontario law may allow surviving family members to claim compensation for loss of care, guidance, and financial support. Speaking with an experienced Toronto car accident lawyer can help you understand your options.
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Legal Help After a Toronto Car Accident
If you’ve been injured in a Toronto car accident — as a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian — you may be entitled to:
- Accident benefits: Income replacement, medical and rehabilitation coverage.
- Additional compensation: Pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages through a lawsuit.
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