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PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT FACTS
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Sources:http://www.cdc.gov/features/pedestriansafety/http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me- ln-pedestrian- deaths-rise- 20160308-story.htmlhttp://www.autoinsurancecenter.com/the-worst- places-to- be-a- pedestrian.htmhttp://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa/Safety1nNum3ers/august2013/SafetyInNumbersAugust20https://www.safekids.org/walkingsafelytips
THE FACTS ON PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS
KEY RISK FACTORS IN PEDESTRIAN FATALITIES
STAYING SAFE ON FOOT
INCREASED BY 7%In California, pedestrian fatalities
from 2014 to 2015.
MOST DANGEROUSLos Angeles County is by far the
county in the nation for pedestrians, with
207 fatalities in 2014
NATIONWIDE, ON AN AVERAGE DAY,
ALCOHOL USE(either by the driver or the pedestrian)
is a factor in about half of pedestrian
FATALITIES
Look both ways: Left, Right, and Left Againbefore crossing.
Stay legal: Use crosswalks and sidewalks. ObeyWalk/Don’t Walk signals. If there is no sidewalk,
walk facing traffic and stay to the left.
Don’t assume! Make eye contact with thedriver before you cross.
Don’t drink and walk. Alcohol impairs yourreflexes and decision-making skills.
Avoid distractions: Put away your cell phone,headphones and other electronics beforecrossing the street.
Stay Visible! If you need to walk atnight, wear bright colors and be extra vigilant.
Children under 10 need to cross the streetwith an adult. Small children are notdevelopmentally able to judge the speed anddistance of oncoming cars.
Speeding Distraction Not followingtraffic signals
430 PEOPLEgo to the emergency room and
12 PEOPLEdie after being hit by cars
73% of pedestrian deaths
70% away fromintersections
70% at night
OTHER MAJOR RISK FACTORS INCLUDE:
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