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February 8, 2011
Kenaston Blvd and McGillivray Blvd: Winnipeg's No. 1 Collision Intersection
An intersection located in the southern region of Winnipeg holds the dubious distinction of being the city's No. 1 collision intersection over the last five years.
A total of 1,052 collisions have been reported at Kenaston Blvd and McGillivrary Blvd, according to Manitoba Public Insurance claims data which was collected over a five-year period ( 2005-2009).
Winnipeg's Top 10 Collision Intersections (2005-09) |
| Location |
Collisions |
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Location |
Collisions |
1) |
Kenaston Blvd & McGillivray Blvd |
1,052 |
6) |
Bishop Grandin Blvd & St Anne's Rd |
634 |
2) |
Leila Avenue & McPhillips Street |
1,003 |
7) |
Archibald Street & Marion Street |
615 |
3) |
Grant Avenue & Kenaston Blvd |
784 |
8) |
Moray Street & Portage Avenue |
560 |
4) |
Lagimodiere Blvd & Regent Ave W |
778 |
9) |
Logan Avenue & McPhillips Street |
528 |
5) |
Bishop Grandin Blvd & St Mary's Rd |
672 |
10) |
McGillivray Blvd & Pembina Hwy |
527 |
The province's public auto insurer released the Top 10 collision intersections with the goal to raise awareness about intersection safety, explained Ted Hlynsky, Vice-President, Claims Control & Safety Operations, Manitoba Public Insurance.
Manitoba Public Insurance's claims data from Winnipeg's Top 10 intersections also reported:
- A total of three fatalities and 1,500 injuries occurred at these intersections
- Friday was the worst day for intersection collisions: 1,233 in total
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. was the worst time period for intersection collisions: 2,020
"Many of these collisions were rear-end collisions," said Hlynsky. "The message to motorists is to anticipate when the light will change and leave enough space in front of you if you are required to stop suddenly.
"Also, if turning, motorists should ensure they leave enough distance between cars travelling through the intersection to allow for a safe turn. During the winter months traction is not as good as it is with better road conditions…stopping quickly can be difficult."
Manitoba's police agencies are also concerned with intersection-related collisions in the province and are currently conducting dedicated intersection initiatives during the month of February.
"Manitoba Public Insurance and police agencies are committed to reducing the number of collisions at intersections," said Hlynsky.
Manitoba Public Insurance and the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police have partnered on a traffic safety calendar which will see greater alignment of education, awareness, and enforcement activities each month.
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