Content Summary for The 2017 Pedestrian Safety Infographic
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY – We can make a difference.
The data:
5376 Pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents
70000 Pedestrians were injured in traffic accidents
21% of kids 14 or younger killed in car crashes were pedestrians
74% of pedestrian fatalities occur during night-time hours
76% of pedestrian fatalities occur in urban settings
Hit-and-run drivers caused 19% of pedestrian fatalities
PRECAUTIONS YOU CAN TAKE IF YOU'RE A DRIVER
Always be on the lookout for pedestrians
Drive slowly and be ready to stop at a crosswalk area
Always stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk
Do not pass cars that have stopped to allow pedestrians to cross
Pay extra attention to pedestrians when you make a turn
Pay special attention to pedestrians in designated areas, such as schools, parks and residential areas
PRECAUTIONS YOU CAN TAKE IF YOU'RE A PEDESTRIAN
Do not walk in restricted zones (such as highways)
Always use sidewalks and crosswalks when they're available
Wear light or reflective clothing at night
Do not drink alcohol or take drugs - you might not be able to walk safely or pay attention to cars on the road if you are impaired
Keep an eye out for oncoming traffic at all times
Use your cellphone responsibly! Texting while walking can be very distracting and can lead to serious accidents
Sources: hsrcunu.edu, nhtsa.dot.gov
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