What are Calgary’s most dangerous intersections for pedestrians?

Calgary has identified the intersections most associated with pedestrian deaths using artificial intelligence as part of a new push to improve safety.

The City of Calgary has used artificial intelligence to identify its 50 riskiest intersections in hopes of making streets safer after the city records its highest number of pedestrian deaths in a decade.

City officials used AI — as well as 311 reports and input from engineers — to review some 17,000 intersections that don’t’ have traffic lights or flashing signals.

It then ranked their risk-factors for pedestrians using data like type of crossings and traffic volume to determine the most dangerous parts of the roadways.

It comes as at least six pedestrians have been killed so far this year in the city, while 15 were killed in 2025. Countless others have been seriously injured.

“Pedestrian safety is the number one (concern) that we’re hearing from people about, and that’s why I think we’ll take a look at as many of these interventions as possible,” said Ward 4 Coun. DJ Kelly.

Martindale Boulevard and Martindale Gate N.E. came out on top as the highest-risk intersection in the city, while Falshire and Falton Drives N.E. carried the second-highest risk.

Fourth on the list is 16th Avenue and 12th Street S.W.

That’s not surprising to Marc Pritchard, who was hit in the intersection’s crosswalk while on his mobility scooter this summer.

“Someone came barreling across and came into the side of my scooter,” Pritchard told CTV News.

“Fortunately, somebody honked at them (the driver) so they kind of hit their brakes, so (there was) no damage, I wasn’t hurt, with the exception of my heart beating a million miles an hour.”

CTV News spoke with several others who have been in near-misses throughout the city.

“I’ve almost gotten run over a few times,” said 15-year-old Gordon Forbes.

More safety measures needed: advocates

The city’s Traffic Safety advocates are thankful the city is looking into improvements, but they add reducing speed in these areas should be the main priority. That includes changing roadway designs that force drivers to slow down.

“The chances of getting killed by a car going 30kilometres an hour is about 10 per cent. At 50 kilometres an hour, that jumps to about 75 or 80 per cent,” said Laura Shutiak, who is with the advocacy group Youth En Route.

AI also suggested what improvements could be made at each intersection, including curb extensions, roundabouts and pedestrian crossings.

The city pinpointed 26 sites that could be upgraded between 2027 and 2030 with a price tag of $6 million.

“Not soon enough for the area, but anything to make it safer is a good step,” Pritchard said.

But the intersection where he was hit isn’t on the short-list for improvements. The city said that’s because it already made improvements in the area, including curb extensions and tactile markers.

“People I speak with say it is still a concerning intersection because it’s a two-way stop where many others along here are four way stops. It’s also right next to a park where a lot of kids play,” Pritchard said.

Area-councillor Kelly says he will be bringing forward a notice of motion next week with other ways to improve pedestrian safety.

He adds that data shows both drivers and pedestrians are increasingly distracted and more infrastructure needs to be built to help counter related safety concerns.

Calgary’s 50 highest-risk uncontrolled intersections

1. Martindale Blvd and Martindale Gate N.E.
2. Falshire and Falton Drives N.E.
3. Madigan Drive and Madeira Way/Manora Place N.E.
4. 16 Avenue and 12 Street S.W.
5. Eighth Avenue and Westminster Drive S.W. (east intersection)
6. Martindale Boulevard and Martindale Drive N.E. (south intersection)
7. 80 Avenue and Saddlebrook Drive/Taradale Drive N.E.
8. 24 Avenue and Second Street S.W.
9. 26 Avenue and Second Street S.W.
10. 17 Avenue and 17 Street S.W.
11. 12 Avenue and 28 Street S.E.
12. Martindale Boulevard and Martindale Drive N.E. (north intersection)
13. Falconridge and Falsbridge Drives N.E. (east intersection)
14. 32 Ave & 38 St/Rundlelawn Rd NE
15. Temple Drive and 55 Street N.E. (south intersection)
16. Centre Street and Laycock Drive N.W.
17. 14 Avenue and Second Street S.W.
18. Rundlehorn Drive and 56 Street N.E.
19. Evansbrooke View and Evansbrooke Way/Evanscreek Court N.W.
20. Mahogany Boulevard and Mahogany Way/Marine Drive S.E. roundabout
21. Ninth Avenue and Wentworth Rise S.W.
22. Falconridge Crescent and Falconridge Drive N.E. (west intersection)
23. First Avenue and 8A Street N.E.
24. 39 Avenue and 51 Street S.W.
25. 32 Avenue and 48 Street N.E.
26. 14 Street and 22 Avenue/Colborne Crescent S.W.
27. 17 Avenue and 5A Street S.W.
28. Evergreen Street and Shawnee Drive S.W.
29. First Avenue and 6A Street N.E.
30. 149 Avenue and Bannister Road S.E.
31. 11 Avenue and 19 Street S.W.
32. 10 Avenue and 47 Street S.W.
33. 53 Street and Temple Drive/Templemont Drive N.E.
34. Cityscape Boulevard and Cityscape View N.E.
35. 13 Avenue and 14 Street S.W.
36. Canterbury Drive and Canterville Drive S.W.
37. 14 Avenue and Ninth Street S.W.
38. 15 Avenue and 11 Street S.W.
39. 46 Avenue and Greenwood Crescent S.W. (west intersection)
40. 14 Avenue and Centre Street South
41. 14 Avenue and 36 Street S.E.
42. 26 Avenue and 50 Street N.E.
43. Cromwell Avenue and 14 Street N.W.
44. Hubalta Road and 52 Street S.E.
45. Memorial Drive and 5A Street N.W.
46. Bridleridge Heights and Bridleridge Way S.W.
47. 35 Avenue and 47 Street S.W.
48. 151 Avenue and First Street S.E.
49. 97 Avenue/Athens Road and Acadia Drive S.E.
50. Bowness Road and 47 Street N.W.