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Traffic and safety
The City's latest turning-movement count, every police-reported collision within 65 m, speeds on these streets, and the red-light camera
Traffic volume14-hour count · May 21, 2025
Traffic is heaviest from the east: 17,271 westbound vehicles entered from that leg, 49% of the total, against 2,016 from the south. Evening rush dominates here: 3,262 vehicles in the peak hour from 3:30 p.m., against 2,646 in the morning peak from 8:00 a.m. Heavy vehicles made up 4.9% of traffic (typical: 3.2%). For scale, a typical counted intersection in Toronto sees 16,177 vehicles over 14 hours. The count is 17 months old; the City recounts intersections on an ad-hoc schedule, so volumes may have shifted since.
Peak hours: 2,646 vehicles in the hour from 8:00 a.m. and 3,262 from 3:30 p.m. (approach figures are vehicles entering from that leg over the whole count — one day's traffic, not an annual average).
Collisions 2016–2025 · within 65 m
The peak year was 2025, the most recent in the window, with 47 collisions. 52 collisions (16%) involved an injury; the citywide share is 15%. 45 drivers failed to remain at the scene — 14% of collisions, in line with the citywide 16%. 17 collisions involved a pedestrian or cyclist (5%), typical for the city. Since January 2026, 27 more collisions have been reported; they sit outside the ranking window. The most recent report on file is from Sep 22, 2026.
One collision in 2016–2025 was fatal. 1 pedestrian was among those hurt. It happened in daylight or lit conditions. The most recent was on Dec 17, 2020. Going back to 2006, the total is 2.
By year
| 2016–2025 | Collisions | |
|---|---|---|
| All reported collisions | 322 | #259 of 5,519 |
| With an injury | 52 | #213 of 4,669 |
| Property damage only | 229 | |
| Fail to remain | 45 | |
| Involving a pedestrian | 12 | #142 of 3,196 |
| Involving a cyclist | 5 | #393 of 2,576 |
| Involving a motorcyclist | 2 | |
| Severity not classified | 40 | |
| Since January 2026 (outside the window) | 27 | |
| Killed or seriously injured | 1 | #570 of 1,505 |
| Fatal | 1 | |
| Involving a pedestrian | 1 | #270 of 879 |
| Involving a cyclist | 0 | |
| In darkness | 0 | |
| All KSI since 2006 | 2 | latest Dec 17, 2020 |
A collision counts when its recorded location is within 65 m of the centreline node, intersection-related or not. KSI = killed or seriously injured, the basis of the danger rankings; records can lag a year or more, so the current year is outside the window. How collisions are counted.
How fast traffic moves here
On Lawrence Ave E between Birchmount Rd and 2190 Lawrence Ave E, 351 m from the corner, a 3-day count in August 2026 put the average speed at 42 km/h and the 85th-percentile speed at 55 km/h, with the fastest one in twenty at 62 km/h or more. That segment carries about 38,900 vehicles a day.
| Street segment | Counted | Vehicles / day | Average | 85th percentile | 95th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Ave E · Birchmount Rd – 2190 Lawrence Ave E · 351 m | Aug 2026 · 3 days | 38,910 | 42 km/h | 55 km/h | 62 km/h |
Midblock counts are automatic counters laid across the road for one to seven days; 85% of drivers were at or below the 85th-percentile speed. A reading is not the speed through the intersection itself, and posted limits are not in the count data. How speeds are read.
- Red-light camera
- In operation since 2021; 962 tickets in 2025, 375 so far in 2026. Tickets by camera · cameras in Scarborough.
- The crossing
- Signal 1284, activated 1978
Getting there
Transit within 1 km, cycling at the corner, and where to park
Transit and cycling
- TTC bus
- 54 17 68 nearest 22 m
- Express
- 954 968
- Blue Night
- 354
- Nearest stops
- 7 surface stops within 300 m — Lawrence Ave East at Howden Rd; Lawrence Ave East at Underwriters Rd
- Cycling
- no bikeway on the City cycling network touches this intersection
- Bike Share
- Dulverton Rd / Birchmount Rd 408 m · 5 min · 11 docks · 1 station, 11 docks within 1 km
Straight-line distances to the nearest stop or station entrance in each agency's current schedule feed, including temporary diversions.
Parking within 2 km
- Green P
- 2 car parks · about 115 spaces
- EV charging
- no City charger within 2 km
- Bike parking
- 9 post-and-rings within 300 m
- Other lots
- 34 mapped lots within 500 m, 220 within 2 km — private, commercial or institutional, and often for customers or residents only
| Green P car park | Distance | Spaces | Peak occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 Lawrence Avenue East · Surface | 945 m | 25 * | — |
| Lawrence East Lot - Near 2450 Lawrence Ave East · Surface | 1.5 km | 90 * | — |
Green P spaces and average daily peak occupancy from the Toronto Parking Authority's quarterly dataset (* = capacity from the 2019 car-park list; check Green P for rates). EV chargers are City-operated only. On-street and underground parking are not included.
Within a walk
What the City's own records put within a walk of this corner — distances are the walk along real streets and paths. Shops, banks, gyms and clinics are in no City dataset, so they are not here.
Food, shops and services
A grocery store is within 300 m of the corner — the nearest is Food Basics, 82 m away. There is also a specialist food shop, Ani Bakery, 222 m away. Toronto Public Health inspects 6 eating places within 300 m of this corner; within a kilometre the count is 71. The nearest is A&W, 82 m away. Two pharmacies sit within 300 m of the corner; the nearest is Main Drug Mart, 29 m away. No hospital site is within a 2 km walk.
- Restaurants & cafés
- A&W · 2131 Lawrence Ave E Unit-111082 m
- Ma Belle · 2131 Lawrence Ave E Unit-10182 m
- Swiss Chalet · 2131 Lawrence Ave E82 m
- Ruby's Mediterranean Cuisine · 2130 Lawrence Ave E94 m
- Vrcade · 2130 Lawrence Ave E Unit-10094 m
- Grocery
- Food Basics 82 m · 4 within 1 km
- Food shops
- Ani Bakery 222 m · butcher, bakery or food shop
- Pharmacy
- Main Drug Mart 29 m · 3 within 1 km
- Child care
- Scarborough Citadel Child Care · 49 spaces, infant, toddler, preschool · fee subsidy · $10-a-day609 m · 7 min
- PLASP St. Lawrence C.S. · 28 spaces, kindergarten, school age · fee subsidy · $10-a-day782 m · 9 min
- Washrooms
- McGregor Park Community Centre Washroom · hours not listed655 m · 8 min
Food premises Toronto Public Health has inspected since November 2023, screened by name and location to leave out the kitchens inside care homes, child care, schools and offices, and carts and stalls; a shop without a recent inspection does not appear. Pharmacies, hospital sites and care homes from the Ontario Ministry of Health's register — a hospital site may be a rehabilitation or specialty hospital without an emergency department; in an emergency call 911. How places are classed.
Parks, schools and places
- Parks
- McGregor Park645 m · 8 min
- Manhattan Park1.3 km · 15 min
- Kennedy - Lawrence Parkette1.3 km · 16 min
- Community centres
- McGregor Park Community Centre655 m · 8 min
- Schools (8)
- St Lawrence Catholic Elementary SchoolEnglish Separate · 782 m · 9 min
- Delta Academy Inc Secondary SchoolPrivate · 822 m · 10 min
- Winston Churchill Collegiate InstituteEnglish Public · 858 m · 10 min
- General Crerar Public SchoolEnglish Public · 1 km · 12 min
- Dorset Park Public SchoolEnglish Public · 1.1 km · 13 min
- Library
- Toronto Public Library McGregor Park branch601 m · 7 min
Parks, schools, libraries and places of interest within 1.5 km; child care, washrooms and care homes within 1 km; a hospital site within 2 km. Distances are the walk along real streets and paths. How these are joined.
Not within a walk: a care or retirement home.
The median Toronto intersection scores 48. This corner is #2,276 of 5,672. It counts what can be reached, not how pleasant or safe the walk is.
Our own measure, not a licensed walkability rating: every point comes from a City dataset listed under Sources, and the six parts add up to the score. How the score is built · the full ranking.
Apartment buildings nearby
RentSafeTO-registered rental buildings within 1 km, with the City's latest evaluation score
Within a kilometre there are 11 RentSafeTO-registered apartment buildings — 1,035 rental units — two social or Toronto Community Housing. The nearest is 2155 Lawrence Ave E (235 m, 243 units, 11 storeys, built 1993), which scored 92 out of 100 at its November 2025 RentSafeTO evaluation. None scored below 70; the average is 89, about the citywide norm.
| Nearest buildings | Units | Storeys | Built | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2155 Lawrence Ave E social housing · Aldebrain Attendant Care Services of Toronto | 243 | 11 | 1993 | 92 · Nov 2025 | 235 m |
| 1255 Birchmount Rd · Signet Group Inc. | 70 | 6 | 1960 | 89 · Aug 2026 | 401 m · 5 min |
| 1236 Birchmount Rd · Homes First Property Management Inc. | 220 | 15 | 2023 | — | 430 m · 5 min |
| 2185 Lawrence Ave E · Shelborne Property Management | 142 | 12 | 1968 | 90 · Dec 2025 | 486 m · 6 min |
| 2015 Lawrence Ave E social housing | 158 | 11 | 1994 | 96 · Sep 2026 | 618 m · 7 min |
| 1191 Birchmount Rd | 41 | 4 | 1955 | 88 · Aug 2026 | 812 m · 10 min |
11 registered buildings · 1,035 units · 2 social housing · tallest 15 storeys. The score is the City's RentSafeTO evaluation out of 100; buildings of three or more storeys and ten or more units are registered, condominiums and houses are not. Each building links to its full record on LandlordReport.
Thefts reported at this corner
Thefts from vehicles and bicycle thefts that Toronto Police have offset to this intersection, 2016–2025
25 thefts from vehicles and one bike theft were reported around this corner in 2016–2025 — 4.3× the median for a Toronto intersection with any reported theft. The pace has picked up: 10 in 2023–2025, about 3.3 a year, against 2.3 a year before that. 76% of the vehicle thefts were from the street or other outdoor spots. Since January 2026, 3 more have been reported, the latest on Mar 25, 2026.
By year
| 2016–2025 | Reported | 2023–2025 | Since Jan 2026 | Most often from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from a vehicle | 25 | 9 | 3 | street/outdoor (19), other (3) |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1 | 0 | commercial premises (1) |
Police offset every occurrence to the nearest intersection before publishing, so these are thefts on the streets and premises around this node, not necessarily at the corner itself. Other offences are published by neighbourhood only — see Wexford/Maryvale.
Nearby intersections
Questions
Is Lawrence & Howden a dangerous intersection?
It is not among the worst. 1 serious-injury collision was recorded in 2016–2025 (#570 of 1,505), out of 322 reported collisions of any severity. High counts usually track high traffic volume rather than a design flaw; volume is shown alongside so the numbers can be read in context.
How busy is Lawrence & Howden?
A major arterial intersection. It ranks #190 of 2,438 counted intersections for vehicles, 2.2× the median for a counted intersection.
Is Lawrence & Howden a walkable intersection?
Lawrence & Howden scores 53 out of 100 on this site's within-a-walk measure — #2,276 of 5,672 Toronto intersections; the city median is 48. It counts what the City's own records put within a walk — food premises, transit, libraries, parks, schools, licensed child care — not shops, banks or clinics, which no City dataset lists. Within a walk: 1 grocery store within 300 m · 6 places to eat within 300 m; nearest park 0.6 km · 1 community centre within 800 m; 7 stops within 300 m · 6 routes within 1 km. The crossing itself: traffic signal.
Is there a red-light camera at Lawrence & Howden?
Yes. A red-light camera has operated at Lawrence & Howden since 2021, according to the City of Toronto's red-light camera list. It issued 962 tickets in 2025 (1,462 in 2024) and 375 in 2026 through Jun 30, 2026; 7,784 since it was switched on.
How many red-light camera tickets are issued at Lawrence & Howden?
962 in 2025, according to the City's annual charges data — down from 1,462 in 2024, and 375 in 2026 through Jun 30, 2026. The camera has issued 7,784 tickets since 2021. A red-light camera penalty in Toronto is $328.25 — a $260 set fine, a $60 victim fund component and an $8.25 provincial licence plate access fee. It carries no demerit points and does not touch anyone's driving record, because the notice goes to the vehicle's registered owner regardless of who was driving.
How fast do cars go at Lawrence & Howden?
The City's most recent speed count near the corner, on Lawrence Ave E between Birchmount Rd and 2190 Lawrence Ave E (August 2026), found an average of 42 km/h and an 85th-percentile speed of 55 km/h — meaning 85% of drivers were at or below that speed.
Where can I park near Lawrence & Howden?
The nearest Green P car park is 1940 Lawrence Avenue East (945 m away, 25 spaces). The City's mapping shows 220 parking lots of any kind within 2 km — roughly 40,280 spaces — 34 of them within 500 m; most are private or customer-only lots.
How do I get to Lawrence & Howden by transit?
Bus routes 54, 17, 68, 954, 968 within 1 km (nearest stop: Lawrence Ave East at Howden Rd, 22 m).
What restaurants are near Lawrence & Howden?
6 restaurants, cafés and takeouts are within 300 m, and 71 within a kilometre, counting the premises Toronto Public Health has inspected since November 2023. The closest are A&W (82 m), Ma Belle (82 m), Swiss Chalet (82 m), Ruby's Mediterranean Cuisine (94 m) and Vrcade (94 m). DineSafe does not record cuisine or opening hours.
Is there a public washroom near Lawrence & Howden?
The nearest is McGregor Park Community Centre Washroom, 2231 Lawrence Ave E, 655 m away.
Is there child care near Lawrence & Howden?
Two licensed child care centres within 1 km, with 77 spaces in total; all accept City fee subsidy and all are in the $10-a-day (CWELCC) program. The nearest are Scarborough Citadel Child Care (609 m, 49 spaces) and PLASP St. Lawrence C.S. (782 m, 28 spaces). Spaces are licensed capacity, not vacancies.
What apartment buildings are near Lawrence & Howden?
11 RentSafeTO-registered apartment buildings with 1,035 rental units are within 1 km. The nearest are 2155 Lawrence Ave E (235 m, 243 units, RentSafeTO score 92), 1255 Birchmount Rd (401 m, 70 units, RentSafeTO score 89), 1236 Birchmount Rd (430 m, 220 units) and 2185 Lawrence Ave E (486 m, 142 units, RentSafeTO score 90). The average RentSafeTO score across the 11 is 89 out of 100.
How many thefts are reported at Lawrence & Howden?
Toronto Police place 25 thefts from vehicles and one bicycle theft at this intersection in 2016–2025, plus 3 since January 2026. Break-ins, robberies and other offences are published by neighbourhood only — see the Wexford/Maryvale page.
What neighbourhood is Lawrence & Howden in?
Lawrence & Howden is in Wexford/Maryvale (City of Toronto neighbourhood 119). It is in Ward 21, Scarborough Centre, represented by Councillor Michael Thompson. The corner falls inside the Wexford Heights Business Improvement Area.
Sources
Every figure on this page comes from one of these datasets — how they are joined
- Traffic counts: City of Toronto, Traffic Volumes – Multimodal Intersection Turning Movement Counts, latest count May 21, 2025.
- Serious-injury collisions: City of Toronto / Toronto Police Service, Motor Vehicle Collisions involving Killed or Seriously Injured Persons, records through Oct 11, 2026.
- All collisions: Toronto Police Service, Traffic Collisions Open Data, records through Sep 30, 2026.
- Cameras: City of Toronto, Red Light Cameras; tickets from Red Light Camera Annual Charges (2026 figures through Jun 30, 2026).
- Speeds and calming: Midblock Vehicle Speed, Volume and Classification Counts.
- Within a walk: DineSafe (Toronto Public Health), inspections Nov 2023 – Oct 2026; Park Washroom Facilities, Washroom Facilities in City Buildings, Automated Public Toilets, Park Drinking Water Sources; Licensed Child Care Centres; Ministry of Health Service Provider Locations (Ontario) — Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.; City of Toronto School Locations, Parks and Recreation Facilities, Library Branch General Information, Places of Interest and Attractions, Traffic Signals Tabular, Neighbourhoods.
- Apartment buildings: City of Toronto Apartment Building Registration and Apartment Building Evaluation (RentSafeTO), as compiled by LandlordReport (imported Sep 10, 2026).
- Thefts: Toronto Police Service, Theft From Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Thefts open data, occurrences offset by police to the nearest intersection, records through Jun 30, 2026.
- Ward and BIA: Wards and Elected Councillors (Ward 21 councillor), Business Improvement Areas.
- Getting there: TTC Routes and Schedules (GTFS), GO Transit GTFS, UP Express GTFS, VIA Rail GTFS, MiWay (Mississauga) GTFS, Durham Region Transit GTFS, Brampton Transit GTFS, York Region Transit GTFS, Bike Share Toronto, Cycling Network; Topographic Mapping – Physical Area of Parking Lots, Green P Parking with Parking Occupancy, City-Operated EV Charging Stations, Street Furniture – Bicycle Parking, Bicycle Parking Racks, High-Capacity Bicycle Parking, Indoor Bike Stations. Data provided with permission of Metrolinx where GO and UP Express appear.
- Coordinates: 43.74682, -79.28796 · centreline node 13450586.