You may have noticed a rise in pedestrian accidents in New York City and other urban areas across the country, particularly those involving SUVs and other large vehicles. These types of vehicles often have large blind spots and can be difficult for drivers to...
Pedestrian Accidents
NHTSA reports slight drop in traffic deaths
Motor vehicle accident deaths in New York and around the country fell slightly in the first three quarters of 2022 according to figures released on Jan. 9 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. There were 31,785 traffic fatalities in the United States...
N.Y. governor endorses pedestrian safety law
State regulations currently prevent officials in New York City from lowering speed limits below 25 mph on most roads and below 15 mph in school zones, but that may change in the near future. That is because Gov. Kathleen Hochul announced in her Jan. 10 State of the...
Scooters and bikes on sidewalks
Pedestrians walking on New York sidewalks likely know the dangers associated with reckless bicyclists and skateboarders. Now, with the advent of electric bicycles and micro-mobility devices such as e-scooters, people walking about might face additional threats....
Why are pedestrian fatalities spiking?
In 2021, 7,485 pedestrians died in motor vehicle accidents. It's the deadliest number in four decades. Of the 254 deaths from motor vehicle accidents in New York City, 108 were pedestrians. The Governors Highway Safety Association is a nonprofit that represents state...
Pedestrians and SUVs – a deadly mix
In New York and around the country, an increase in pedestrian fatalities has gotten a lot of attention. The presence of SUVs on the road only adds to the risk due to their sheer mass and size, and they obscure the driver's vision. SUVs and Accidents When there is a...
Certain vehicles are more dangerous to pedestrians
Pedestrians know they have to be careful when crossing the street. New York street corners aren't the only places with potentially dangerous traffic. Parking lots and driveways come with risks, as vehicle-pedestrian accidents happen in those places as well. Some...
What are the main causes of pedestrian accidents?
Residents of the Bronx and other parts of New York City often walk to get places. Sadly, some people end up in pedestrian accidents. There are several causes of these serious incidents. Distracted drivers Often, auto-pedestrian accidents occur because a driver is...
Ensuring public safety at intersections
Public intersections are a huge source of danger in New York, especially in NYC. These are places where crashes make up 70% of all injuries recorded in the state. Collisions at intersections are also responsible for 50% of all deaths. As a result, the public has...