Calgary’s Most Dangerous Intersections in 2026: New City Data on High-Risk Locations

Published: September 29, 2023 | Last Reviewed: October 16, 2026

The highest-scoring location was Martindale Boulevard and Martindale Gate N.E., with a risk score of 99.02 out of 100. Several of the top-ranked locations are concentrated in northeast Calgary, particularly in Ward 5.

That pattern is also consistent with our own research into Calgary traffic incidents, which found that northeast Calgary is becoming an increasingly high-risk area for collisions.

What This Means If You’ve Been Injured at One of These Intersections or Another in Calgary

Being injured at an intersection identified as high-risk by the City does not automatically establish fault. Every collision still needs to be assessed based on what actually happened, including driver behaviour, visibility, traffic controls, road conditions and the actions of everyone involved.

However, the design and safety history of an intersection can become relevant when investigating a serious collision. Factors such as poor sightlines, confusing road layouts, inadequate signage or other known safety concerns may help explain how an accident occurred.

The same applies even if your collision happened somewhere that does not appear on the City’s top-50 list. The 2026 review only assessed a specific group of intersections without certain existing traffic controls, so many busy or higher-collision locations may not appear in the ranking at all.

If you were injured as a pedestrian, cyclist, passenger or driver at a Calgary intersection, it is important to preserve evidence from the scene and understand how fault may be assessed before accepting an insurer’s version of what happened.

What To Do After Being Struck by a Vehicle

Pedestrians and cyclists are among the most vulnerable road users at busy intersections. They are also more likely to suffer serious injuries when struck by a vehicle.

If you’ve been struck by a vehicle:

• Check for injuries, call 911 if necessary, and seek medical attention even if your injuries seem minor.
• Exchange information with the driver or other parties involved. Document the scene with photos or video of the intersection, vehicles, road conditions, traffic signs and any visible injuries, and collect witness information where possible.
• Report the collision if required, and keep records of medical appointments, treatment, missed work, and other accident-related expenses.
• Know your options in a hit-and-run or uninsured-driver case. Compensation may still be available through Alberta’s Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Program (MVAC).
• Consider speaking with a personal injury lawyer if you’ve been injured or are unsure about your rights.

Many of the costs associated with an accident, including medical treatment and time away from work, may be covered through Section B benefits, regardless of who was at fault.

It’s also important to be careful about what you say to insurers or post online while your claim is ongoing. Statements or social media posts can sometimes be taken out of context or used to challenge your version of events, an issue we cover in Debunking Common Myths About Car Accident Claims in Alberta.

Injured at a Calgary Intersection? Speak With a Personal Injury Lawyer

If you were struck as a pedestrian or cyclist, a lawyer who handles pedestrian accident or bicycle accident claims can help you understand what compensation may be available.

Preszler Injury Lawyers can review what happened, explain the insurance benefits and legal options that may apply, and identify the evidence that could be important to your claim. Contact us at Preszler Injury Lawyers for a free consultation by calling 1-888-494-7191.Calgary recorded 15 pedestrian deaths in 2025, an 11-year high, underscoring the risks pedestrians and cyclists continue to face on the city’s roads.

The increase comes as Calgary works toward its Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries, with its Safer Mobility Plan targeting a 25% reduction in fatal and major-injury collisions between 2024 and 2028.

New data discussed at the City of Calgary’s development committee provides a closer look at where some of that risk may be concentrated. The review identified dozens of Calgary intersections with elevated potential pedestrian risk, including several locations in northeast Calgary.

This article looks at the 10 highest-risk intersections identified by the City, how those locations were selected, and what the findings may mean if you are injured in a collision at one of these intersections or elsewhere in Calgary.

Key Takeaways

• Calgary recorded 15 pedestrian deaths in 2025, an 11-year high.
• The City’s 2026 review identified 50 intersections with risk scores of 93 or higher.
• Martindale Boulevard and Martindale Gate N.E. received the highest score at 99.02 out of 100.
• Several of the highest-ranked intersections are located in northeast Calgary, particularly Ward 5.
• Being injured at a high-risk intersection does not automatically establish fault, but intersection design, visibility, traffic controls and safety history may still be relevant when determining how a collision occurred. If you’ve been injured, book a free consultation to understand your legal options.

How the City Identified These Intersections

The city’s ranking isn’t based on public complaints or media reports. It comes from an AI-assisted model used to identify intersections that may pose a higher risk to pedestrians.

The software reviewed more than 17,000 Calgary intersections that do not currently have traffic signals, overhead flashers or pedestrian beacons, then assigned each location a score from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk). The 50 highest-scoring locations all came in at 93 or above.

City staff then reviewed the highest-risk locations, with any proposed safety improvements still subject to funding approval. The work forms part of Calgary’s broader effort to reduce serious and fatal collisions under its Vision Zero approach.

Top 10 Highest-Risk Intersections

The City’s 2026 review identified the following 10 locations as the highest-scoring intersections for potential pedestrian risk.

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