Oakville Hit and Run Incidents Stats and Maps

Takeaways:
  • Major arterial roads such as Dundas St W, Trafalgar Rd, and Hays Blvd account for the highest number of hit-and-run incidents.
  • Spring months (particularly May) show peaks in collisions, aligning with seasonal increases in traffic.
  • Late afternoon and evening (4 PM–11 PM) are the riskiest hours for hit-and-run incidents.
  • Incidents are concentrated on busy traffic corridors, highlighting areas where targeted enforcement could reduce collisions.
  • Early morning and overnight hours see far fewer incidents, suggesting time-of-day patterns strongly influence risk.

This dataset comprises 947 hit-and-run reports recorded in Oakville over a 16-month period. It highlights traffic-related crime specifically focused on collisions where drivers left the scene.

Incidents are concentrated along major roads such as Dundas St W (52 reports), Trafalgar Rd (50), and Hays Blvd (42). Other corridors including North Service Rd W, Cross Ave, Speers Rd, and Kerr St also experience elevated activity, reflecting high-traffic areas where collisions are more likely.

Monthly trends are relatively steady, with totals ranging from about 40 to 80 collisions per month. Peaks occurred in May 2025 (79 reports) and May 2024 (69 reports), suggesting increased risk during spring months, likely due to higher traffic volumes and seasonal activity patterns.

Time-of-day analysis shows a clear concentration in the late afternoon and evening hours. The highest number of incidents occurred at 8:00 PM (90 reports), followed closely by 6:00 PM (88) and 7:00 PM (84). Peak activity from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM coincides with heavy traffic periods, whereas overnight and early morning hours report far fewer incidents.

Overall, this dataset provides actionable insights into hit-and-run patterns, emphasizing high-risk roads and times, which can inform traffic enforcement and community safety strategies.

Statistics

This dataset tracks just under 950 hit-and-run collisions reported in Oakville between May 2024 and August 2025. It provides a detailed view of where collisions occur, the times of day they are most likely, and monthly trends, offering insight into traffic safety concerns and enforcement priorities.

Geographic Distribution

The highest number of hit-and-run incidents occurred along major corridors such as Dundas St W (52 reports, 5.5%) and Trafalgar Rd (50, 5.3%). Other notable locations include Hays Blvd (42), North Service Rd W (35), and Cross Ave (34). The distribution suggests collisions are concentrated on busy arterial roads and commercial areas, where traffic volumes are higher and the likelihood of incidents increases.

Street NameIncidentsPercent
DUNDAS ST W60
5.15%
TRAFALGAR RD58
4.98%
HAYS BV49
4.21%
CROSS AV39
3.35%
NORTH SERVICE RD W39
3.35%
SPEERS RD37
3.18%
DUNDAS ST E37
3.18%
LAKESHORE RD W32
2.75%
KERR ST30
2.58%
WYECROFT RD30
2.58%
THIRD LI30
2.58%
CORNWALL RD27
2.32%
REBECCA ST27
2.32%
LEIGHLAND AV26
2.23%
DORVAL DR25
2.15%

Temporal Trends

Monthly totals range from around 40 to 80 incidents, with peaks in May 2025 (79) and May 2024 (69). Other months remain fairly steady, averaging 50–65 reports. The pattern shows consistent hit-and-run activity throughout the year, with slight upticks during spring and summer months, likely reflecting higher traffic volumes.

Incident DateIncidentsPercent
2026-016
0.52%
2025-1250
4.29%
2025-1156
4.81%
2025-1049
4.21%
2025-0945
3.86%
2025-0848
4.12%
2025-0764
5.49%
2025-0652
4.46%
2025-0580
6.87%
2025-0463
5.41%
2025-0364
5.49%
2025-0257
4.89%
2025-0140
3.43%
2024-1251
4.38%
2024-1152
4.46%

Time of Day

Hit-and-run collisions occur predominantly in the late afternoon and evening hours. The 8:00 PM hour leads with 90 incidents (9.5%), followed closely by 6:00 PM (88) and 7:00 PM (84). Early evening (4–5 PM) and late evening (9–11 PM) also see elevated incidents. By contrast, overnight and early morning hours report fewer collisions, highlighting peak traffic periods as the most risky for hit-and-run occurrences.

Incident HourIncidentsPercent
18106
9.10%
19101
8.67%
20100
8.58%
2194
8.07%
1793
7.98%
1692
7.90%
2286
7.38%
1583
7.12%
1466
5.67%
2364
5.49%
1344
3.78%
1235
3.00%
0134
2.92%
0033
2.83%
0227
2.32%

Dataset

This dashboard provides a detailed view of 947 hit-and-run collisions reported in Oakville between May 2024 and August 2025. It includes insights on the locations where incidents occur, the times of day they are most frequent, and month-to-month trends. Use the filters to explore patterns and identify traffic safety priorities across the town.

Dataset Information

SubjectSafety
JurisdictionTown of Oakville, Province of Ontario
Data ProviderHalton Regional Police Service, City of Oakville
Sourcehttps://portal-exploreoakville.opendata.arcgis.com/