# Pedestrian safety trends in North America

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pedestrian-safety-trends-in-north-america
> Updated: 2026-09-01T20:42:06.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In Calgary, city administration has implemented an artificial intelligence platform to evaluate over 17,000 intersections to address a rise in pedestrian fatalities. The AI identified 50 high-risk locations lacking traffic control signals, with risk scores reaching as high as 99.02. Following these findings, officials recommended safety improvements for 26 of these sites at an estimated cost of $6 million.

Broader data from North America reflects similar safety challenges. In California, research indicated that pedestrian violations were the primary factor in 48.6% of fatal or serious-injury accidents in 2023, with the state recording 1,106 pedestrian deaths that year.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: Pedestrian safety concerns rise in California and Calgary

Pedestrian safety remains a critical issue as California reports high rates of fatal accidents due to violations, while Calgary uses AI to identify 50 high-risk intersections for potential infrastructure safety

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pedestrian-safety-concerns-rise-in-california-and-calgary

### 2026-08-28: Calgary uses AI to identify 50 highest-risk pedestrian intersections

Calgary is using AI to identify 50 high-risk pedestrian intersections. Officials are proposing $6 million in safety upgrades for 26 sites to proactively address rising pedestrian fatalities.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calgary-uses-ai-to-identify-50-highest-risk-pedestrian-intersections

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