More than 7,000 collisions involving large animals were reported on Quebec highways in 2025 [1].
These incidents represent a significant public safety concern for motorists and a threat to local wildlife populations. The frequency of these accidents highlights the ongoing conflict between expanding infrastructure and natural animal habitats.
Reports indicate that the collisions primarily involved bears and moose [1]. The high volume of accidents suggests a recurring pattern of wildlife crossing busy transit corridors, often resulting in severe vehicle damage or animal deaths.
Experts said large mammals, like bears and moose, are looking for food in most cases [2]. This foraging behavior often leads animals to wander into highway zones where food sources may be more accessible, or where they intersect with human-made roads while migrating between feeding grounds.
Officials said the search for sustenance is the primary driver of these dangerous encounters [2]. Because these animals are large, the impact of such collisions is often devastating for both the driver and the animal.
CBC Montreal said the 2025 figures underscore the scale of the problem across the province [1]. The data suggests that seasonal migrations and food scarcity may play roles in the timing and location of these events.
“More than 7,000 collisions involving large animals were reported in Quebec in 2025.”
The high number of collisions in 2025 indicates a critical overlap between wildlife foraging routes and high-traffic transportation corridors. As bears and moose seek food, the lack of adequate wildlife crossings or deterrents on Quebec highways increases the likelihood of fatal accidents, suggesting a need for improved ecological infrastructure to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.
