CALL 24/7Partner Greg Monforton joined Kyle Horner on AM800’s The Kyle Horner Show on June 16 to discuss the number of pedestrian crashes that have happened in Windsor over the last few weeks. Is this an indicaation that pedestrian crashes on the rise?
Why This Conversation Matters Right Now
Windsor saw three fatal pedestrian crashes in May 2026 alone. Combined with several other serious collisions in recent weeks, it’s understandable that residents are asking whether something has changed on city streets.
Kyle raised that exact question during the interview: do these recent crashes indicate pedestrian collisions are actually increasing in Windsor, or does it just feel that way?
Greg’s answer was honest and measured. No official statistics currently exist to confirm whether crash numbers have actually risen. What is clear is that the recent string of serious incidents has shaped public perception. People are noticing there are more pedestrian crashes and talking about them, even without data yet to prove a true increase.
Putting the Numbers in Context
To help frame the conversation, Greg pointed to a sobering baseline: Windsor sees approximately 2,600 emergency room visits every year stemming from motor vehicle crashes — many of which are not serious or life-threatening.
That number existed long before this recent stretch of pedestrian incidents made headlines. It’s a reminder that crash-related injuries are a constant, ongoing concern in our community—not just a recent spike.
Greg also identified Howard Avenue and Tecumseh Road as an intersection of particular concern, noting that it has seen multiple crashes. High-traffic intersections like this one deserve continued attention from both drivers and city planners.
Who’s on the Road Matters Too
Part of the conversation touched on who’s actually driving in Windsor. Greg noted that the city’s population includes a growing number of both inexperienced drivers and aging drivers—two groups that statistically carry higher crash risk.
As Windsor’s population continues to shift, these demographic factors play a role in overall road safety, regardless of whether crash totals are technically increasing.
Windsor Police Revisiting Jaywalking Enforcement
In the interview, Kyle mentioned that the number of recent pedestrian crashes has led Windsor Police to consider revisiting jaywalking enforcement.
Whether increased enforcement will meaningfully reduce pedestrian collisions remains to be seen, but it reflects a broader effort to address pedestrian safety from multiple angles—not just driver behaviour, but pedestrian behaviour as well.
A Conversation Worth Hearing
This interview offers a thoughtful, grounded perspective on a topic that’s clearly on many Windsor residents’ minds. Greg didn’t sensationalize the recent crashes or claim to have definitive answers where data doesn’t yet exist. Instead, he gave listeners context, perspective, and a clear-eyed look at what we do and don’t know.
For anyone who’s been following the recent news about pedestrian safety in Windsor—or who simply wants to understand the bigger picture—this interview is worth a listen.
Tune in to the full conversation with Greg Monforton on AM800 here.
