The results of the latest CAA Worst Roads campaign are in, and several Toronto roads once again made the list of the city’s most complained-about streets. While Hamilton’s Barton Street East earned the title of Ontario’s worst road, four Toronto roads ranked among the province’s most problematic due to potholes, road-surface conditions, congestion, and safety concerns.
The four Toronto roads highlighted by CAA were:
These roads are heavily travelled by commuters, commercial vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians every day. Poor road conditions can do more than damage vehicles. They can increase stopping distances, create unexpected hazards, contribute to collisions, and make driving more stressful and dangerous. CAA’s annual campaign was created to draw attention to roads that drivers, cyclists, transit users, and pedestrians believe need improvement.
If you encounter dangerous road conditions, report them to the City of Toronto. Prompt reporting can help identify hazards before they contribute to serious accidents.
Toronto Dangerous Street Safety Notes: Driving Safely on Roads With Poor Conditions
- Slow down when approaching potholes, uneven pavement, or construction zones
- Increase your following distance to give yourself more time to react
- Keep both hands on the steering wheel when travelling over rough road surfaces
- Watch for drivers making sudden lane changes to avoid potholes
- Check tire pressure regularly, as poor roads can increase tire damage
- Avoid braking hard when driving over uneven pavement
- Be extra cautious when roads are wet, as potholes can be difficult to see
- Pay attention to warning signs for road work, lane shifts, and surface changes
Road conditions are often overlooked as a contributing factor in motor vehicle accidents. However, potholes, broken pavement, poor drainage, and deteriorating road surfaces can create dangerous driving conditions, especially when combined with heavy traffic, bad weather, or distracted driving.
Busy Toronto roads such as Bathurst Street, Sheppard Avenue West, Steeles Avenue East, and Unwin Avenue carry thousands of vehicles every day. When drivers are forced to react suddenly to poor road conditions, the risk of rear-end collisions, loss-of-control accidents, cyclist crashes, ebike and scooter accidents and pedestrian incidents can increase significantly.
For accident victims, the consequences can be serious. Injuries may include whiplash, concussions, broken bones, back injuries, chronic pain, and other long-term medical issues. Victims are often left dealing with medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost income, and ongoing financial stress.
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