2017 update:
Number of Collisions involving Drivers or Pedestrians in/near Chapel Hill North (2014-2016)
Worse than the worst: in 2017 the St Joseph @ Jeanne d'Arc #Roundabout once again experienced MORE collisions (n=54) than the "most dangerous intersection (with lights) in City of Ottawa" (n=45). The St Joseph @ Trim Roundabout was not far behind (n=40).
70% (117/166) of roundabout collisions across the city occurred in #InnesWard, #OrléansWard and #CumberlandWard
70% (117/166) of roundabout collisions across the city occurred in #InnesWard, #OrléansWard and #CumberlandWard
Slow down when you're going 'round! What do you think we can do in 2019 to improve these numbers?
Number of Collisions involving Drivers or Pedestrians in/near Chapel Hill North (2014-2016)
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| Source: City of OttawaOpen Data via Bike Ottawa interactive collisions map |
Street name
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Street name
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Drivers
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Pedestrians
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St Joseph
|
Jeanne d'Arc (roundabout)
|
173
|
1
|
Orléans Blvd
|
Innes
|
45
|
0
|
Orléans Blvd
|
Jeanne d'Arc
|
44
|
0
|
Innes
|
Pagé Rd
|
20
|
1
|
St Joseph
|
Forest Valley Dr.
|
18
|
0
|
Jeanne d'Arc
|
Grey Nuns / Youville Dr.
|
16
|
4 (most in all of Orléans)
|
Jeanne d'Arc
|
Hunter's Run
|
16
|
0
|
Jeanne d'Arc
|
Woodcliffe Priv.
|
10
|
0
|
Orléans Blvd
|
Forest Valley Dr.
|
8
|
1
|
Jeanne d'Arc
|
btwn Woodcliffe Priv & Henri Lauzon St (near bus stop 5875 - (1759)?)
|
7
|
1
|
Orléans Blvd
|
Meadowglen
|
6
|
1
|
St Joseph
|
1800 block St Joseph
|
6
|
0
|
Orléans Blvd
|
Beausejour
|
6
|
0
|
St Joseph@Jeanne d’Arc numbers:
- Almost HALF (48%, n=173) of all roundabout collisions IN THE CITY (2014-2016) happened at this roundabout.
- 2x times as many collisions during the afternoon commute (14h-18h) than the morning commute (6h-930h)
- 42% (n=72) in the afternoon vs 18% (n=32) in the morning
- Almost all collisions (87%, n=151) happened in Clear environmental conditions
- Sideswipe/angle collisions were the most common (88%, n=152)
- 7 collisions (4%) reported non-fatal injuries, 0 fatal injuries
- But 25% of all non-fatal injuries at roundabouts in the city (N=28) occurred at this roundabout!
- 1 collision involving a pedestrian was reported, 0 involving cyclists
TAKE HOME MESSAGES:
- There’s an average of 1 collision per week at the St Joseph@Jeanne d’Arc roundabout
- Slow down when going in/through the roundabout, especially during the afternoon commute (2pm - 6pm)
- Watch for pedestrians: they do not have the right-of-way in this roundabout, but many may think they do
- Drive defensively: Be alert to vehicles beside you as they enter/exit the circle
SLOW DOWN WHEN GOING ROUND!