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by Michael TarioOctober 7, 2024 Personal Injury Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

October is Pedestrian Safety Month

During October, the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) celebrate National Pedestrian Safety Month, bringing attention to the critical need for safer streets for all who use them. The statistics paint a sobering picture. In 2022 alone, 7,522 pedestrians were killed, and an estimated 67,336 were injured in traffic crashes across the United States. Pedestrian deaths accounted for 18 percent of all traffic fatalities that year, while 3 percent of all people injured in traffic crashes were pedestrians. These numbers highlight the risks for pedestrians who share the roads with motor vehicles.

The high number of pedestrian fatalities and injuries is not just a statistic; it represents real people whose lives have been turned upside down by accidents. Whether it’s a serious injury or the heartbreaking loss of a loved one, the consequences of pedestrian accidents are far-reaching, affecting victims and families physically, emotionally, and financially.

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