Exploring Pedestrian Crashes in Five Cities in Québec, Canada – Association with Road Types and Land Use

Pedestrian injury rates are a major concern, particularly in North America. This study examined pedestrian crashes in five cities in Quebec, Canada (2017, 2019, 2020, 2021), related to road types and land use. Using police-reported data mapped via ArcGIS Pro, results show that major roads and residential areas are hotspots for pedestrian-vehicle crashes across all cities. Notably, a significant correlation exists in all studied cities between road types and land use where crashes happen. This underscores the need for road safety measures and targeted interventions to mitigate pedestrian risks in these areas, such as on major roads in residential and mixed land use areas.