New ICBC footage highlights dangers pedestrians and cyclists face this spring

May 06, 2026

New immersive b-roll video footage captures drivers at busy B.C. intersections rolling through crosswalks and failing to yield, showing the real risks that pedestrians and cyclists face every day on our roads.

As warmer weather brings more people outside walking, cycling and using e-scooters or e-bikes, ICBC is urging drivers to slow down and look for pedestrians and cyclists, especially at intersections and when turning.

Every year, 3,827 pedestrians and cyclists are injured in crashes with vehicles across B.C., with most occurring at intersections.*

“We’re investing in safer roads to better protect people walking and biking in our communities,” said Kathleen Nadalin, ICBC road safety manager. “We all deserve to stay safe on our roads, and we’re asking drivers to slow down, stay focused and watch for others.”

“Behind every one of these statistics is someone walking to the bus, cycling to work or crossing the street with their kids,” said Niki Sharma, Attorney General. “Our government is committed to making B.C. roads safer for everyone through investments in infrastructure, stronger safety measures and holding all road users to account.”

Failure to yield the right of way and distracted or inattentive driving are the leading contributing factors for drivers in crashes with both pedestrians and cyclists.

We’ve invested $4.7 million in road safety improvements to protect pedestrians and cyclists throughout the province in the last five years. These projects include pedestrian signals, flashing beacons, and multi-use pathways and are designed with our communities in mind to help protect people walking and cycling. Learn more at icbc.com/roadimprovements.

Produced video available

We’ve also produced a short, narrated video available for media use.

Tips for drivers:

• Watch out for pedestrians and cyclists when turning at intersections, navigating crosswalks and near transit stops. Slow down and be ready to stop.

• Avoid distractions. Even a moment of inattention can be enough to miss someone entering a crosswalk or a cyclist travelling in a bike lane.

• Yield to pedestrians and cyclists and look for them especially at intersections and when turning, where most crashes happen.

• Shoulder check for vulnerable road users before opening your car door.

• Give as much space as possible when following and passing vulnerable road users. Maintain a distance of at least one metre in areas with a maximum speed limit of 50 km per hour and 1.5 metres in areas with speed limits above 50 km per hour.

Statistics:

• Every year, 2,806 pedestrians and cyclists are injured in crashes with vehicles in the Lower Mainland.

• Every year, 573 pedestrians and cyclists are injured in crashes with vehicles on Vancouver Island.

• Every year, 360 pedestrians and cyclists are injured in crashes with vehicles in the Southern Interior.

• Every year, 88 pedestrians and cyclists are injured in crashes with vehicles in northern B.C.

*ICBC crash data from 2020 to 2024 (five-year average).