Through the first two weeks, 17 people have been killed, including two here on Highway 17 between Kenora and Dryden.
Sergeant Shelley Garr admits poor weather conditions are partly to blame for the increase in accidents.
The OPP say at the same time last year there were eight fatal motor vehicle collisions, which is
less than half the number reported for far in 2012.
Provincial Police across Northwestern Ontario are set to increase enforcement on local Highways.