Motivations and Barriers to Collision Reporting Among Vulnerable Road Users in Hamilton, ON

Abstract

The City of Hamilton is home to a diverse group of vulnerable road users (VRUs), including pedestrians, cyclists, and mobility device users, who face significant safety risks when interacting with motor vehicles. Despite these risks, many collisions involving VRUs and motor vehicles go unreported, making it difficult to fully understand and respond to their needs. To better understand the motivations and barriers that VRUs encounter when reporting collisions, the Research Shop, in partnership with Cycle Hamilton, conducted a literature review, an analysis of the current collision reporting system, and a survey with VRUs in Hamilton. This report summarizes our findings, offering insight into safety perceptions, reporting practices, and possible advocacy targets for improving current levels of reporting.