We’re not even three months into the year and Calgary’s roads have proven to be deadly for pedestrians.

This followed an 11-year high for fatal pedestrian crashes and a two-decade high for deadly road collisions overall in 2025.

Leong: To improve pedestrian safety in Calgary, we need more than friendly advice Back to video

All the while, Calgary police have continued to urge all road users to exercise caution.

The advice means well, but for those walking, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to follow.

🚗 Last year, pedestrians, motorcyclists & cyclists made up 61% of Calgary’s fatal collisions. We continue to urge everyone on Calgary roads to make safe choices: slow down, stay sober & limit any distractions that may take your focus off the road.Tips for Drivers:🔹 Obey all… pic.twitter.com/G6JQamwb8b— Calgary Police (@CalgaryPolice) January 12, 2026

🚗 Last year, pedestrians, motorcyclists & cyclists made up 61% of Calgary’s fatal collisions. We continue to urge everyone on Calgary roads to make safe choices: slow down, stay sober & limit any distractions that may take your focus off the road.Tips for Drivers:🔹 Obey all… pic.twitter.com/G6JQamwb8b

Every time I comment about crashes involving pedestrians, some folks reach out to say how they feel it’s not fair to place more onus on drivers to uphold road safety.

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I sympathize to a point. Once in a while, people dart into traffic........

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