Pedestrians share the road with many other users, but people on foot are among one of the highest-risk groups when it comes to accidents. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reports that there are around 10,300 pedestrian accidents statewide every year. Almost 800 walkers are killed,…
You are already considered a vulnerable road user when navigating Florida streets on foot, but you are at an even higher risk of serious pedestrian accidents at night. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reports that the rate of nighttime traffic collisions is three times higher than during the day, and around 75%…
It is not surprising to learn that Florida ranks high when it comes to the number of pedestrian accidents, as the state’s population makes it the third largest in the US. However, it is disturbing to realize the risk when you look at the rates of crashes involving people on foot. According…
In most northern US states, the significant difference between weather in the summer and winter months means more people on foot once the temperatures rise. That may not be the case around Miami, but you might be surprised to learn how pedestrian accidents spike from June through August. According to…
You do not need a background in science to realize that the person on foot is more likely to sustain catastrophic injuries in a Miami pedestrian accident than the driver of a car. Walkers do not stand a chance against the large, speeding vehicles with whom they share the road.…
Parents of young children take extreme precautions to protect against pedestrian accidents by keeping them in the stroller, holding their hands, and watching like a hawk around Miami traffic. As the children get older and appreciate the risks of being hurt, you probably believe that these safety measures become less…