The National Highway Traffic Administration reports pedestrian fatalities have decreased in the U.S. in 2017, with nearly 6000 deaths resulting from pedestrians being struck by drivers that year.
Dangers of Walking in NYC
New York City is one of the largest and most traffic-congested cities in the world. Some reasons why pedestrians could suffer serious injuries while walking include:- No designated place to walk/lack of sidewalks
- Overly narrow sidewalks/walking paths/insufficient space between the sidewalk and street
- Sidewalks too broken or covered in debris on which to walk safely
- Wide intersections with long distances to cross. These intersections allow vehicles to make turns at high speeds
- Busy intersections with non-working signals or crossing islands
- Lack of adequate lighting for pedestrians crossing streets after dark
- Scarce or missing guidance signs posted when construction is taking place at intersections and crosswalks