The 905 Was the Worst Place for Commercial Truck Cargo Theft in North America — It Has Evolved Into Full-Blown Truck Theft
Cargo theft in Canada and the United States has been on a steady rise for several years. More than 13,500 incidents were reported in 2024 alone, according to a major cargo crime report.
Ontario accounted for a disproportionate share of these incidents, and the Greater Toronto Area has been a hub for cargo crime activity. Law enforcement officials have noted that the region’s high volume of distribution centers, highways, and trucking hubs makes it particularly attractive to criminal networks.
Criminals historically focused on stealing the goods inside trailers when they were left unattended at truck stops, unsecured lots, or during handoffs in the supply chain. Electronics, industrial supplies, and consumer goods remain among the most commonly stolen items, with average losses per incident in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. But now, analysts say this traditional theft methods have morphed into something much bolder.
