Location Description
The intersection of Conroy Road and Lorry Greenberg Drive in Ottawa sits at the heart of a suburban area where vehicular traffic is commonplace. Conroy Road is a busy arterial that carries steady streams of cars traveling at speeds that may be–or at least feel– excessive for the surrounding context. The road is wide, with multiple lanes in each direction. The absence of traffic calming features creates an atmosphere that may be unforgiving to non-motorists.
Lorry Greenberg Drive is more of a collector road. It feeds into the neighborhoods nearby, which consist largely of low-density residential homes and a scattering of small commercial establishments. There are some schools nearby too. While it doesn’t have the same volume or velocity of traffic as Conroy, the transition from neighborhood streets to this busier intersection may feel abrupt, especially to more vulnerable road users. Getting around this area outside of a car could feel isolating and inconvenient.
Crash Summary
- At 6:35 pm on September 9, 2024, a male and two females were struck by a Mazda 3 while walking across the intersection of Conroy Road and Lorry Greenberg Drive. The pedestrians were family members - a father, a mother, and their adult daughter. The driver had two passengers in the car.
- The driver was northbound on Conroy and taking a left onto Lorry Greenberg. The family was walking southbound on Conroy Road inside a crosswalk; they had the right of way.
- The speed limit on Conroy Road is posted at 60km/hr (about 37 mph) and the speed limit on Lorry Greenberg is posted at 50km/hr (about 31 mph).
- While one female was uninjured, the other suffered minor injuries and the father suffered serious but non life-threatening injury. He lost consciousness at the scene of the crash and was transported to Ottawa Civic Hospital.
Why was this crash nominated?
- Conroy Road features at least five traffic lanes, bike lanes, and sidewalks. Its design at this intersection is typical of stroad environments Strong Towns often analyzes.
- The applicant for this crash was a community member who had seen the Ottawa crash analysis studio session from earlier on in the program; they were motivated to initiate further dialogue in their community.
- The intersection is surrounded by schools, a strip mall, and multiple parks. It looks and feels like it should be a walkable area.
What additional information is available?
- A link to the redacted police report from the Ottawa Police Service.
- Diagrams to assist you with visualizing and understanding the measurements of the crash location.
- A copy of the processed speed data (collected between 3:59 pm and 5:45 pm on February 11, 2025).
- A link to the Ottawa Police Service 2024 Collision Statistics document.
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