GuelphToday received the following collision statistics from Guelph Police for the period of Jan. 1, 2016 – Sept. 30, 2016.
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Reported collisions 2,040, compared to 2,138 in same time period in 2015.
Worst month – January
Worst day – Friday
Worst time – between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Fail to remain collisions – 349
Fail to remain highest reported location – parking lots – 203
Worst time frame – between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Collisions involving drugs or alcohol – 28
Worst time frame – between 12 a.m. and 3 a.m.
Worst days – Saturday and Sunday
Collisions involving pedestrians - 21
Worst day for pedestrians – Tuesday and Saturday
Worst time for pedestrians – between 9 a.m. and noon
Collisions involving cyclists – 34
Worst day for cyclists – Thursday and Friday
Worst time for cyclists – between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Top 3 intersections for vehicle collisions in this time period:
- Edinburgh Road/Wellington Street – 22
- Edinburgh Road/Stone Road – 21
- Gordon Street/Wellington Street - 20
Check out the full report on the Guelph Police website Traffic and Vehicle Safety page. Statistics courtesy Accident Support Services International Ltd.
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