Between 2014-2023 there have been 967 reported crashes in Hamilton within 200m of a school, with 76 of those involving a pedestrian or cyclist. Of the 76, around two-thirds involved a pedestrian and one-third involved a cyclist – with 14 of the crashes resulting in serious injuries, and 55 in minor injuries. Our statistics show that most crashes within 200m of a school occur around pick-up and drop-off times.
While a change in speed limit from 40km/h to 30km/h around schools only requires drivers to slightly reduce their speed, this change will provide them with more time to react to avoid potential collisions, and also help reduce the severity of injuries if one does occur.