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C R S I F

Our Goal

Every community has stories behind its collisions — the busy intersections, the dim crosswalks, the near-misses that never make it into official reports. Yet much of this local knowledge remains fragmented.

The Community Data Insights Program transforms that scattered information into clear, evidence-based insights that communities can actually use. Our goal is simple: help municipalities, schools, and residents make smarter, faster, and more transparent decisions about road safety — without needing massive data systems or expensive consultants.

This initiative empowers local leaders with real-world data, practical dashboards, and visual tools that connect human experience with statistical evidence.

What We Do

From Raw Data to Decisions People Understand

Designed for non-technical users. Built for real-world action.

Community Risk Mapping

We blend open collision data, resident surveys and hazard reports into interactive maps that reveal where, when, and why risks are highest.

  • High-incident intersections school-zone hotspots
  • Patterns by time of day, weather, and road type
  • Pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicle interactions
  • Resident-reported near-misses safety concerns

Explore your city’s data intuitively — no data team required.

Canada Community Road Safety Snapshot

An annual CRSIF publication connecting street-level reality to national patterns and promising interventions.

  • Rural vs. urban risk differences
  • Pedestrian cyclist safety trends
  • Regional impaired distracted-driving patterns
  • Community success stories what works

Local Dashboards Training

Simple dashboards and hands-on workshops for municipal and community analysts.

  • Interpret collision survey data
  • Build story-driven briefings for councils schools
  • Track impact after a new crossing or campaign
  • Share transparent updates with residents
Why It Matters

Data that Builds Trust — and Saves Time

  • Fast, visual evidence cuts debate and accelerates action.
  • Transparent reporting strengthens resident trust and media credibility.
  • “AI-lite” approach introduces analytics capacity without heavy infrastructure.
  • Lays the groundwork for future Vision Zero and research grants.

Impact Goals (2025–2027)

10 Municipal Pilots
1 Annual National Snapshot
20+ Analysts Trained
90% Data-Informed Actions Reported

Examples: targeted enforcement, crossing upgrades, evidence-based education.

Funding & Impact

Clear Request, Measurable Results

Funding Ask (Launch 2025–2027)

$75,000 to build the dashboard toolkit and train local analysts across pilot municipalities.

  • Risk-map data pipeline + simple dashboard build
  • Municipal onboarding & staff workshops
  • Annual “Canada Community Road Safety Snapshot” production
  • Public communications & transparency kit

Evaluation & Reporting

Each partner community receives a baseline report and a 6–12 month follow-up measuring:

  • Actions taken based on the dashboard (e.g., crossing upgrades)
  • Changes in collision patterns and near-miss reports
  • Public awareness metrics from transparency updates
Join a Pilot Municipality Preview Dashboard Demo
Get Involved

Work With Us

Partner with CRSIF to bring transparent, data-informed safety to your community.

Municipalities

Adopt the toolkit and publish quarterly community updates that build trust and accelerate action.

Schools & Boards

Use risk maps for safer routes to school and evidence-based education campaigns.

Police & Health

Coordinate enforcement and prevention efforts where the data shows the most risk.

Corporate & Foundation Partners

Sponsor local dashboards and the annual Snapshot to scale evidence-based safety nationwide.

Start a Pilot info@roadsafetycanada.org
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