Fatal Incident Strikes Toronto Waste Collection Crew
A tragic workplace incident in Scarborough has claimed the life of a garbage truck driver. Toronto police confirmed they responded to the fatal collision on the morning of Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The exact location and time of the incident were not immediately disclosed in the initial police report.
Details of the Tragic Event
Emergency services were called to the scene following reports of a collision involving a waste collection vehicle. According to authorities, the driver of the garbage truck was struck and pronounced dead at the location. The circumstances leading to the impact remain under active investigation by Toronto Police Service traffic units.
The incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by municipal workers, particularly those in waste management and collection services. These employees perform essential duties daily, often in close proximity to moving traffic and heavy machinery.
Ongoing Investigation and Community Impact
Police have not released the identity of the deceased worker, pending notification of next of kin. Investigators are working to determine the sequence of events, including whether other vehicles were involved and what factors may have contributed to the tragedy.
This fatal event adds to a concerning pattern of incidents involving waste management workers on Canadian roads. Just days prior, a similar tragedy was reported in Sussex, where a waste recycling employee was also killed, prompting an investigation by WorkSafeNB.
The City of Toronto and the worker's employer are likely to conduct their own internal reviews alongside the police investigation. The loss will resonate deeply within the close-knit community of municipal workers and the Scarborough neighbourhoods they serve.
As the investigation continues, police are urging any witnesses or individuals with dashcam footage from the area to come forward to assist in piecing together the events of that morning.
