The intersection of Kenaston and McGillivray boulevards was the site of more car crashes than any other spot in the city over the past five years, according to data from Manitoba Public Insurance.

From 2011 to 2015, the intersection was the site of 1,371 vehicle collisions, topping MPI's latest list of the worst crash sites.

It's the same intersection where a pedestrian was hit and killed by a semi-trailer on Monday.

It narrowly edged out the previous title-holder, the intersection of Leila Avenue and McPhillips Street, which had 1,330 collisions in the same period and was named the worst intersection earlier this year for a different period, 2005 to 2014.

Hundreds more collisions happened at both than at the third-ranking site, Kenaston Boulevard at Grant Avenue, which had 980 collisions.

'Manitoba has more to do when it comes to driver safety'

Erika Miller, a spokesperson for CAA Manitoba, said it's "not surprising" to see the intersection make the top of the list because it's such a busy spot.

"The rate of collisions recently tells us Manitoba has more to do when it comes to driver safety," she said.

"Intersections aren't inherently dangerous, but they can be busy. We also know that many people pull out their cellphones to text at red lights."

City councillor Marty Morantz, whose ward borders on the intersection, said he hasn't heard much from his constituents about danger at the intersection, but the city is always looking for ways to improve traffic safety.

"The information from MPI will be valuable in helping us ascertain where the more dangerous spots are around the city, and of course this intersection, given the number of collisions, I'm sure will be something our traffic engineers will be interested in having a close look at," he said.

He pointed to the city's upcoming Transportation Management Centre, which he said will help regulate traffic around the city and make sure that lights are better co-ordinated.

The centre was announced in February and is expected to be up and running by the end of this year, according to the city's website.