What are the main causes of pedestrian accidents?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that traffic accidents involving pedestrians result in over 70,000 injuries and 4,000 lost lives each year. While these accidents typically result from the negligence of the driver or pedestrian, here are some of the most common causes:
- Reduced visibility – As much as 70% of pedestrian accidents occur at night, and poor weather conditions are also a common factor in decreased visibility;
- Pedestrian negligence – When a pedestrian attempts to cross a road at an improper location and/or suddenly enters the path of a moving vehicle, he/she may be fully or partially liable for the accident;
- Distracted driving – This is an ongoing problem, particularly due to cell phone use while driving, which results in needless injuries and deaths on a regular basis;
- Rolling stops – Drivers who don’t come to complete stops at stop signs are also more likely to proceed without adequately scanning their surroundings, even for pedestrians in front of them;
- Speeding – Speeding is a common factor in pedestrian accidents, especially those which result in serious injury and/or death.
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