Pedestrian collisions in Calgary: More than half struck while having right of way

It’s a troubling trend many Calgarians say feels like a near-daily occurrence — pedestrians being struck on city streets. And according to Calgary Police Service (CPS) data, more than half of those injured had the right of way at the time of the collision.

Between 2024 and year-to-date 2025, there have been 879 injury collisions involving pedestrians. Of those, 476 occurred when the pedestrian had the right of way, and in six cases, the victim did not survive.

Police report that 136 of these collisions were hit-and-runs.

The most frequent times pedestrians are struck are between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., coinciding with after-school and dinner hours. The second most common window is 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., during the morning commute.

Collisions are spread fairly evenly across all four city quadrants, with no specific geographic trend identified.

CPS data also shows pedestrian collisions in the city have fluctuated over the past decade. Fatal collisions ranged from a low of 2 in 2017 to a high of 13 in both 2024 and so far in 2025.

Injury collisions peaked at 474 in 2024, while non-injury collisions have steadily declined, dropping from 121 in 2019 to just 18 so far in 2025.

The statistics come amid recent high-profile incidents. Earlier this month, an 87-year-old woman died after being struck in a marked crosswalk at 9 Ave and 1 Street SE. In late October, a 69-year-old woman suffered life-altering injuries after being hit at a Memorial Drive crosswalk, where police believe she had a walk signal.

While CPS could not specify how many collisions occurred specifically in crosswalks, the data highlights that pedestrians are often struck even when following the rules of the road.

Earlier this week, as winter approaches, Calgary police released a list of safety reminders for both drivers and pedestrians.