Everyone is a Pedestrian

Everyone is a Pedestrian

After two years of marked increases, the number of pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. is holding steady with nearly 6,000 pedestrians killed in 2017, according to estimates from the Governors Highway Safety Association. Most crashes involving pedestrians occur at non-intersections.

Pedestrians In Danger

Pedestrians In Danger

It’s getting harder to be a pedestrian in Tampa Bay — and the Sunshine State. A Dangerous by Design report from the advocacy organization, Smart Growth America, the region is among the top 10 deadliest places for pedestrians. Florida, where 5,433 pedestrian deaths...
Pedestrian Perspective: How to Avoid Danger While Walking

Pedestrian Perspective: How to Avoid Danger While Walking

In large cities every day, bustling sidewalks practically overflow with pedestrians rushing to their various destinations, while in small towns and other low-population areas, you may see only a few people waiting to cross a street at a time.

Distracted Driving

Distracted Driving

Manipulating a cellphone was a contributing factor in more than 800 crash deaths on U.S. roads during 2017 amid a marked increase in the percentage of drivers observed interacting with cellphones, new IIHS research indicates.