This dataset includes about 5,700 roadside testing incidents reported across Oakville over roughly a year and a half. The focus is on traffic enforcement activity rather than a broad mix of crime types, offering a clear view of impaired-driving and roadside check patterns.
Geographically, incidents cluster along Oakville’s main transportation corridors. Roads such as Neyagawa Blvd, Bronte Rd, Dundas Street, Trafalgar Rd, and Dorval Dr consistently rank at the top. These streets are likely high-traffic routes where enforcement is more visible and effective.
From a seasonal perspective, roadside testing is relatively steady, with most months recording between 500 and 650 cases. Activity peaks during the summer and early fall of 2025, while winter months and partial reporting periods show lower totals.
Time-of-day analysis shows two clear patterns: elevated enforcement during early-morning overnight hours and another spike around midday and early afternoon. In contrast, early morning commute hours record comparatively fewer incidents.
Taken together, the data provides a focused snapshot of when and where roadside testing is most common in Oakville, helping highlight enforcement priorities and traffic safety patterns.
This dataset summarizes roughly 5,700 roadside test–related crime incidents recorded in Oakville. The figures highlight where roadside enforcement is most common, how activity shifts by season, and which times of day see the highest volume of police interaction. Overall, the data reflects consistent traffic and enforcement activity across the town.
Incidents are heavily concentrated on Oakville’s busiest roadways. Neyagawa Blvd leads with about 360 cases (just over 6%), followed closely by Bronte Rd and Dundas St East, each with roughly 300–340 incidents. Other major corridors such as Dorval Dr, Cornwall Rd, Trafalgar Rd, and Dundas St West all contribute between 4–5% each. Collectively, a small number of arterial roads account for a large share of all roadside tests.
| Street Name | Incidents | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| NEYAGAWA BV | 358 | 6.28% |
| BRONTE RD | 337 | 5.91% |
| DUNDAS ST E | 312 | 5.47% |
| DORVAL DR | 304 | 5.33% |
| CORNWALL RD | 279 | 4.89% |
| NINTH LI | 278 | 4.87% |
| TRAFALGAR RD | 273 | 4.79% |
| DUNDAS ST W | 247 | 4.33% |
| UPPER MIDDLE RD E | 195 | 3.42% |
| SPEERS RD | 137 | 2.40% |
| GLENASHTON DR | 126 | 2.21% |
| FORD DR | 124 | 2.17% |
| BURNHAMTHORPE RD W | 124 | 2.17% |
| LAKESHORE RD W | 106 | 1.86% |
| SIXTH LI | 75 | 1.31% |
Monthly activity remains fairly stable, generally ranging from 500 to 650 incidents per month during most of 2025. The highest volumes appear in August and October 2025, each contributing around 11% of total cases. Early 2026 and early 2025 show fewer reports, likely reflecting partial months or seasonal slowdowns. Overall, summer and early fall months see the most roadside testing activity.
| Incident Date | Incidents | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 67 | 1.17% |
| 2025-12 | 449 | 7.87% |
| 2025-11 | 328 | 5.75% |
| 2025-10 | 627 | 10.99% |
| 2025-09 | 543 | 9.52% |
| 2025-08 | 649 | 11.38% |
| 2025-07 | 519 | 9.10% |
| 2025-06 | 517 | 9.06% |
| 2025-05 | 565 | 9.90% |
| 2025-04 | 546 | 9.57% |
| 2025-03 | 508 | 8.90% |
| 2025-02 | 31 | 0.54% |
| 2025-01 | 91 | 1.60% |
| 2024-12 | 33 | 0.58% |
| 2024-11 | 56 | 0.98% |
Roadside tests occur throughout the day, but late night and early afternoon stand out. The busiest hours are around 12 PM–2 PM and 1 AM–4 AM. The single highest hour is 1 PM with just under 9% of all incidents, closely followed by noon and early-morning hours like 2–3 AM. Morning commute hours (7–9 AM) show noticeably lower activity.
| Incident Hour | Incidents | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 496 | 8.69% |
| 12 | 488 | 8.55% |
| 03 | 457 | 8.01% |
| 14 | 426 | 7.47% |
| 02 | 419 | 7.34% |
| 04 | 372 | 6.52% |
| 01 | 338 | 5.92% |
| 15 | 331 | 5.80% |
| 16 | 277 | 4.86% |
| 00 | 255 | 4.47% |
| 17 | 248 | 4.35% |
| 05 | 223 | 3.91% |
| 11 | 214 | 3.75% |
| 18 | 206 | 3.61% |
| 19 | 192 | 3.37% |
Incident: 2026-01-01 16:01:24 Street Name: BUCKINGHAM RD |
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This dashboard presents a detailed look at approximately 5,700 roadside test incidents recorded in Oakville from mid-2024 through early-2026. It explores where roadside enforcement occurs most often, how activity varies month by month, and which times of day see the highest concentration of incidents.
| Subject | Safety |
| Jurisdiction | Town of Oakville, Province of Ontario |
| Data Provider | Halton Regional Police Service, City of Oakville |
| Source | https://portal-exploreoakville.opendata.arcgis.com/ |