{"id":21700,"date":"2026-03-12T06:29:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plg-pllc.com\/?page_id=21700"},"modified":"2026-03-12T06:29:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:29:37","slug":"americas-most-hostile-pedestrian-states","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/plg-pllc.com\/es\/research\/americas-most-hostile-pedestrian-states\/","title":{"rendered":"Los estados m\u00e1s hostiles para los peatones en Estados Unidos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are over four million car crashes every year in the United States. The most recent complete dataset (2023) confirms that 37,654 fatal crashes killed 40,901 people. Of those fatalities, 7,314 were pedestrians: that\u2019s 17.9% or almost 1 in 5, a significant proportion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This study will pinpoint <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/plg-pllc.com\/research\/americas-most-hostile-pedestrian-states\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">America\u2019s most hostile pedestrian states<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We\u2019ll also consider the vehicle types most often involved in crashes that lead to pedestrian fatalities, and the main causes. Additionally, we\u2019ll offer a closer look at Washington-specific data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly, let\u2019s look at which months are the worst for pedestrian fatalities in the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pedestrian Fatalities: Key Figures, States, and Causes<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>The Worst U.S. Month For Pedestrian Fatalities<\/h3>\n<p><iframe id=\"datawrapper-chart-R2E87\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" title=\"Monthly Pedestrian Fatalities in the U.S.\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/R2E87\/2\/\" height=\"504\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Table\" data-external=\"1\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">window.addEventListener(\"message\",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var t in a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][t]+\"px\";r.style.height=d}}});<\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The high annual number (<\/span><b>7<\/b>,<b>314 in 2023<\/b>) <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pedestrians who lose their lives in motor vehicle crashes emphatically highlights their vulnerability. Yet fatality rates rise and fall from month to month, revealing clear seasonal patterns and a pronounced increase toward the end of the year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>December<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was the deadliest month of the year: <\/span><b>741<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pedestrian fatalities represented <\/span><b>10<\/b>.<b>1%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all pedestrian deaths in 2023. <\/span><b>November<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><b>733 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deaths, <\/span><b>10%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) followed by <\/span><b>October<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recorded <\/span><b>712<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pedestrian deaths, <\/span><b>9<\/b>.<b>7%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the annual total.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combined, the final three months of the year accounted for <\/span><b>2,186 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pedestrian deaths, nearly <\/span><b>30%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the year\u2019s pedestrian fatalities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>January<\/b>\u2019<b>s<\/b> <b>659<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pedestrian fatalities (<\/span><b>9% <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the annual total) makes it one of the deadliest months outside the final quarter. <\/span><b>February<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><b>605<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> deaths, <\/span><b>8<\/b>.<b>3%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), <\/span><b>March<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><b>575<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fatalities, <\/span><b>7<\/b>.<b>9%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), and <\/span><b>April<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><b>516<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> deaths, <\/span><b>7<\/b>.<b>1%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) numbers mark a continuing early-year decline in pedestrian fatalities, extended further by <\/span><b>May<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><b>503<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> deaths, <\/span><b>6.9%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and <\/span><b>June<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><b>490<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> deaths, <\/span><b>6<\/b>.<b>7%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">),<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which marks the year\u2019s lowest monthly total.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This mid-year decline can be partially attributed to longer daylight hours, improved driver visibility, and comparatively favorable weather conditions, all of which help to create safer driving and walking environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this gradual downward trend abruptly reverses during the summer months. The <\/span><b>July<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pedestrian death rate rose (to <\/span><b>538<\/b>,<b> 7<\/b>.<b>4%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the annual total), with <\/span><b>August<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><b>596<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fatalities, <\/span><b>8<\/b>.<b>1%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and <\/span><b>September (646<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pedestrian deaths, <\/span><b>8<\/b>.<b>8%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) continuing the upward trajectory before the final quarter fatality peak.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several well-established environmental, behavioral, and seasonal factors contribute to this sharp end-of-year increase in pedestrian fatalities. One is the reduction in daylight hours, particularly following the end of daylight saving time in early <\/span><b>November<\/b>.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With sunset occurring earlier in the evening, a larger portion of both pedestrian activity and vehicle traffic takes place in darkness or low-light conditions, significantly reducing driver visibility and reaction time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have consistently shown that pedestrians are far more likely to be struck and killed after dark than during <\/span><b>daylight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hours, with drivers less able to detect pedestrians, especially in areas that lack adequate street lighting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the <\/span><b>fall and winter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> months mean challenging weather conditions: rain, fog, snow, and icy road surfaces, all of which reduce visibility, increase stopping distances, and make roads hazardous for both drivers and pedestrians.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The holiday season also increases pedestrian risk, with high traffic volumes resulting from holiday travel, shopping, and social gatherings, increasing the number of vehicles on the road and the potential for a crash.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, alcohol consumption typically increases during holiday celebrations, contributing to impaired driving and reduced driver awareness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pedestrian behavior may also shift during this period, as individuals travel more frequently in unfamiliar areas, cross busy streets near shopping centers, or navigate poorly lit environments. Combined with increased congestion, distracted driving, and time pressures associated with holiday schedules, these factors create a convergence of risks that elevate pedestrian fatality rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, the monthly distribution of pedestrian fatalities in 2023 reveals a clear pattern. While pedestrian deaths occur consistently throughout the year, risk escalates significantly during the fall and winter months, with <\/span><b>October<\/b>,<b> November<\/b>,<b> and December<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> representing the most dangerous period for pedestrians.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that targeted safety interventions, improved roadway lighting, and enhanced pedestrian infrastructure should all be a priority, while increased public awareness should be focused on the final three months of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific danger periods aside, which states suffer the most pedestrian fatalities?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Top 10 Worst U.S. States for Pedestrian Fatalities<\/h3>\n<p><iframe id=\"datawrapper-chart-Y9VFO\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" title=\"Top 10 Most Dangerous States for Pedestrians [Per Capita]\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/Y9VFO\/3\/\" height=\"447\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Table\" data-external=\"1\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">window.addEventListener(\"message\",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var t in a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][t]+\"px\";r.style.height=d}}});<\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pedestrian fatality rates vary significantly across the United States, and there are clear and stark geographic disparities when we measure the level of risk pedestrians face.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When adjusted for population size, several smaller and mid-sized states emerge as especially dangerous. <\/span><b>New Mexico<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ranks as the most dangerous state overall for pedestrians: its fatality rate of <\/span><b>4<\/b>.<b>93 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deaths per <\/span><b>100<\/b>,<b>000<\/b> <b>residents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means its pedestrians face over twice the risk of tenth-placed Arkansas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Arizona<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><b>3<\/b>.<b>55 deaths <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">per <\/span><b>100<\/b>,<b>000 residents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and <\/span><b>South Carolina<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><b>3<\/b>.<b>36<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per <\/span><b>100<\/b>,<b>000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) reflect elevated pedestrian risk across the South and Southwest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Florida<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of the nation\u2019s most populous states, also ranks highly: its <\/span><b>751<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pedestrian deaths translate to a rate of <\/span><b>3<\/b>.<b>2 per 100<\/b>,<b>000 residents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This emphasizes the extent to which high traffic volumes, tourism, urban sprawl, and road design that prioritizes vehicles over pedestrians exacerbates risk and increases fatality rates. Pedestrians in <\/span><b>Louisiana <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><b>3<\/b>.<b>15 fatalities per 100<\/b>,<b>000 residents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), <\/span><b>Nevada<\/b> <b>3<\/b>.<b>18<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Mississippi<\/b> <b>2<\/b>.<b>92<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also face comparatively high levels of risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even smaller states like <\/span><b>Delaware<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rank highly. Its pedestrian fatality rate of <\/span><b>2<\/b>.<b>55<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per <\/span><b>100<\/b>,<b>000 residents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that pedestrian danger is not limited to high-population states and can also blight areas with limited pedestrian infrastructure, fewer protected crossings, and higher-speed roadways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Georgia and Arkansas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 respective fatality rates of <\/span><b>2<\/b>.<b>74 and 2<\/b>.<b>40 per 100<\/b>,<b>000 residents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> confirm the fact that pedestrian safety issues cover both urban and rural environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, highly populated states such as California and Texas report the highest number of total pedestrian deaths overall but often rank lower on a per-capita basis. This emphasizes the need to employ population-adjusted fatality rates to provide a more accurate measure of individual risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pedestrian risk in danger states is due to a number of factors. Road design, vehicle speed parameters, driver behavior, traffic congestion, lighting conditions, pedestrian visibility, and the availability of sidewalks, crosswalks, and traffic calming measures all come into play.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">States featuring sprawling developments, wide arterial roads, and limited pedestrian-focused infrastructure tend to expose pedestrians to the highest danger, particularly in areas where vehicles travel at higher speeds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, urban growth, increased vehicle miles traveled, and rising numbers of pedestrians in mixed-use environments further elevate risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, the wide variation in pedestrian fatality rates across states underscores the urgent need for targeted safety interventions, including improved road design, enhanced pedestrian protections, better lighting, and focused public safety initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pedestrian safety is determined less by population size than by how transport systems are designed, implemented, and managed, with some states presenting a substantially higher risk of fatal pedestrian crashes than others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though it misses out on the top ten danger list, how does Washington stack up regarding pedestrian safety?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pedestrian Fatalities in Washington<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2023, pedestrian fatalities in Washington were highly concentrated in a relatively small number of counties. Just 23 of the state\u2019s 39 counties reported at least one pedestrian death, with such incidents disproportionately restricted to more populated and urbanized areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>King County <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recorded by far the highest number of pedestrian fatalities: its <\/span><b>48 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deaths accounted for nearly a third (<\/span><b>32%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of all pedestrian deaths statewide. <\/span><b>Spokane County<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reported the second-highest total (<\/span><b>22<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pedestrian fatalities), followed by <\/span><b>Pierce County <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><b>19 deaths<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and <\/span><b>Snohomish County <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><b>11<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Yakima County<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also experienced a notable number of fatalities (<\/span><b>8 deaths<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), while several other counties reported moderate totals, including <\/span><b>Kitsap and Thurston<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> counties with <\/span><b>6 fatalities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> each.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most other Washington counties that featured pedestrian fatalities recorded relatively low numbers (typically between one and four deaths throughout the year), while 16 counties reported no pedestrian fatalities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This concentration of fatalities in counties like <\/span><b>King<\/b>,<b> Pierce<\/b>,<b> Spokane<\/b>,<b> and Snohomish <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reflects broader patterns tied to population density, traffic volume, and pedestrian activity, with these counties featuring some of the state\u2019s largest cities and busiest roadways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urban environments tend to expose pedestrians to greater risk due to high vehicle volumes, more intersections, and increased vehicle and pedestrian interactions, particularly in areas featuring both residential and commercial development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, the uneven geographic distribution of pedestrian fatalities highlights the importance of targeted safety interventions in high-risk counties. In each case, infrastructure improvements, enhanced lighting, traffic calming measures, and pedestrian-focused road design can help reduce the number of fatal crashes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of measuring pedestrian vulnerability to a collision, it\u2019s worth considering which vehicle types are most often involved in pedestrian deaths.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Vehicles Commonly Involved in Pedestrian Deaths<\/h3>\n<p><iframe id=\"datawrapper-chart-EtKU1\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" title=\"Breakdown of Pedestrian Fatalities by Vehicle Type\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/EtKU1\/1\/\" height=\"448\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Table\" data-external=\"1\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">window.addEventListener(\"message\",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var t in a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][t]+\"px\";r.style.height=d}}});<\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2023, U.S. pedestrian fatalities involved a wide range of vehicle types, but passenger cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks were responsible for the overwhelming majority (just over 75%). This reflects both their prevalence on U.S. roads and how often such vehicles frequent areas featuring pedestrians.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Passenger cars<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> alone were involved in <\/span><b>2<\/b>,<b>368 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pedestrian fatalities: that\u2019s <\/span><b>32<\/b>.<b>4%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the total number, making them the single most common vehicle type involved in fatal pedestrian crashes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Light trucks <\/b>(<b>SUVs<\/b>)<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also played a major role. They were involved in 1,922 pedestrian fatalities, <\/span><b>26<\/b>.<b>3%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the total, while <\/span><b>Light Truck<\/b> <b>Pickups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contributed an additional <\/span><b>1<\/b>,<b>233<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pedestrian deaths, <\/span><b>16<\/b>.<b>9%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of fatalities. Light truck vans were involved in <\/span><b>282 deaths<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><b>3<\/b>.<b>9%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When combined, light trucks, including SUVs, pickups, and vans, were involved in <\/span><b>3<\/b>,<b>437<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pedestrian fatalities, or <\/span><b>47%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all pedestrian deaths.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means nearly half of all pedestrians killed in motor vehicle crashes were struck by light trucks, underscoring the significant role these larger vehicles play regarding pedestrian safety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other or unknown vehicle types accounted for <\/span><b>958 pedestrian fatalitie<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s (<\/span><b>13<\/b>.<b>1%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), while large trucks, such as commercial freight vehicles, were involved in 466 deaths, <\/span><b>6<\/b>.<b>4%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of U.S. pedestrian fatalities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buses and motorcycles accounted for a relatively small share of fatalities (<\/span><b>50<\/b>,<b> 0<\/b>.<b>7%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>34<\/b>,<b> 0<\/b>.<b>5%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> respectively), reflecting both comparatively low road presence and very different crash profiles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These findings highlight a broader shift in the U.S. vehicle fleet, with light trucks (including SUVs and pickups) increasingly dominant, and now accounting for a substantial share of registered vehicles and miles covered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As these larger vehicles become more common, their involvement in pedestrian fatalities has increased. Light trucks typically have higher front-end profiles and greater mass compared to passenger cars, which can mean much more severe crashes and injuries. This is due to the fact that pedestrians are more likely to be struck in the torso or upper body than around the lower body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, larger vehicles are often hampered by comparatively significant blind spots, especially in front of the vehicle. This can make it difficult for drivers to detect pedestrians, particularly in urban environments, at intersections, and in low-speed areas such as parking lots or residential streets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passenger cars, while smaller in size, remain the single most common vehicle type involved in pedestrian fatalities, largely due to how many there are on the road, meaning even a lower per-vehicle risk can result in a high total number of incidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dominance of <\/span><b>passenger cars and light trucks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regarding pedestrian fatalities also reflects broader transportation and infrastructure patterns. These include road design that often solely focuses on vehicle needs, such as higher speed limits on arterial roads, with limited pedestrian infrastructure like protected crossings, sidewalks, and traffic calming measures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urban areas with high population density, mixed land use, and heavy traffic volumes are often subject to frequent vehicle and pedestrian interactions, increasing exposure to crash risk. Additionally, environmental factors such as poor illumination at night, distracted drivers, and increased traffic congestion further contribute to fatal pedestrian crashes that involve passenger vehicles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, the data demonstrates that pedestrian fatalities are overwhelmingly associated with the most commonly driven vehicle types, with passenger cars and light trucks accounting for three-quarters of all pedestrian deaths.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This underscores the importance of continued efforts to improve vehicle safety, road design, and pedestrian infrastructure to reduce the risk of fatal crashes and improve safety for pedestrians.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another helpful data element when it comes to targeted safety measures is the days of the week that represent the most danger to pedestrians.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Pedestrian Fatalities: Danger Days<\/h3>\n<p><iframe id=\"datawrapper-chart-KsxcL\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" title=\"Day of Week Breakdown of Pedestrian Deaths\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/KsxcL\/1\/\" height=\"370\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Split Bars\" data-external=\"1\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">window.addEventListener(\"message\",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var t in a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][t]+\"px\";r.style.height=d}}});<\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pedestrian fatalities in 2023 measured by the day of the week they occurred reveal clear distinctions, with risks increasing significantly toward the end of the week and peaking on <\/span><b>Fridays<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, when <\/span><b>1<\/b>,<b>155 pedestrians<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were killed. That accounted for <\/span><b>15<\/b>.<b>8% <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of all pedestrian fatalities during the year, meaning Friday was the most dangerous day of the week for pedestrians.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Saturday<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> figures were very close behind (<\/span><b>1<\/b>,<b>150 deaths<\/b>,<b> 15<\/b>.<b>7%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), while <\/span><b>Sunday<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also recorded significant figures (<\/span><b>1<\/b>,<b>116<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fatalities, <\/span><b>15<\/b>.<b>3%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), which meant nearly half of all pedestrian deaths (<\/span><b>46<\/b>.<b>8%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) occurred between Friday and Sunday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, pedestrian fatalities were lower earlier in the week. <\/span><b>Monday <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">accounted for <\/span><b>1<\/b>,<b>013 fatalities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>13<\/b>.<b>8%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the total. <\/span><b>Tuesday <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recorded the fewest deaths (<\/span><b>909 fatalities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,1<\/span><b>2<\/b>.<b>4%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the annual total), followed by <\/span><b>Wednesday <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><b>990 deaths<\/b>,<b> 13<\/b>.<b>5%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>Thursday <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><b>981 deaths<\/b>,<b> 13<\/b>.<b>4%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly, the risk to pedestrian safety is highest at the end of the week and across the weekend. And there are several key behavioral, environmental, and traffic-related factors that help to explain why Fridays are particularly dangerous for pedestrians.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One is increased traffic volume, with <\/span><b>Fridays<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> marking the transition from weekday commuting to weekend travel. Many people travel longer distances after work on Fridays to attend social events, visit family and friends, or head off on weekend trips, meaning more vehicles are on the road, increasing the likelihood of crashes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, <\/span><b>Friday<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> evenings tend to bring higher levels of pedestrian activity, especially in urban areas, entertainment districts, retail centers, and restaurant corridors, with a comparatively high proportion of people walking near busy roads. This increase naturally raises the likelihood of interactions between vehicles and pedestrians.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced visibility also plays a critical role. A large share of pedestrian fatalities occur during nighttime hours, and Friday evenings often involve extended nighttime travel and high pedestrian activity. (And it\u2019s a similar case on the next two most dangerous days, Saturday and Sunday.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The concentration of fatalities during the Friday to Sunday period emphasizes the importance of targeted safety interventions, such as increased traffic enforcement, improved road lighting, enhanced pedestrian infrastructure, and public awareness campaigns focused on high-risk days and times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By understanding when pedestrian fatalities are most likely to occur, policymakers and safety officials can better focus their prevention efforts to reduce fatal crashes and improve pedestrian safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s another key reason that Friday to Sunday represents the highest amount of pedestrian danger: impaired drivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Alcohol Impairment in Drivers &amp; Pedestrians<\/h3>\n<p><iframe id=\"datawrapper-chart-1GJev\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" title=\"Alcohol-Impaired Involvement in Fatal Pedestrian Crashes\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/1GJev\/1\/\" height=\"201\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Split Bars\" data-external=\"1\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">window.addEventListener(\"message\",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var t in a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][t]+\"px\";r.style.height=d}}});<\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol played a significant role in pedestrian fatalities in 2023: it was a contributory factor in nearly half of all fatal pedestrian crashes. Overall, alcohol involvement (defined as a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .01 g\/dL or higher in either the driver, the pedestrian, or both) was present in <\/span><b>46% <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the <\/span><b>7<\/b>,<b>215<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> crashes that resulted in pedestrian deaths.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among these fatal incidents, around <\/span><b>30%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involved a pedestrian who had a <\/span><b>BAC of <\/b>.<b>08 g\/dL <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or higher, the legal threshold for intoxication in most states, highlighting the significant role alcohol plays in pedestrian vulnerability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driver impairment \u2013 though less of a factor than pedestrian impairment \u2013 was also a major contributing factor. <\/span><b>16%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of fatal pedestrian crashes involved at least one driver with a BAC at or above .08 g\/dL, underscoring the continued risk drunk driving represents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In total, <\/span><b>2<\/b>,<b>165 fatal pedestrian crashes <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">involved a pedestrian with a <\/span><b>BAC of <\/b>.<b>08 g\/dL<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or higher, while <\/span><b>1<\/b>,<b>129 crashes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involved a driver at or above that threshold. These findings highlight the complex role alcohol plays in pedestrian safety, affecting both driver awareness and pedestrian decision-making.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol impairment can reduce reaction time, impair judgment, and increase risk-taking behaviors, such as crossing outside designated crosswalks or walking near high-speed roads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fact that alcohol was present in nearly half of all fatal pedestrian crashes emphasizes the extent to which it\u2019s a safety concern, and reinforces the importance of prevention efforts aimed at reducing impaired driving and promoting safer pedestrian behaviors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevention efforts might also consider the pedestrian age groups most at risk of being injured or killed in a crash.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Demographic Distinctions: The Pedestrian Age Groups At Risk<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults between the ages of<\/span><b> 21 and 44<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> emerge as those with the highest levels of alcohol impairment among pedestrians killed in traffic crashes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2023, <\/span><b>21<\/b>&#8211;<b>24<\/b>&#8211;<b>year<\/b>&#8211;<b>olds <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">had the highest intoxication rate. <\/span><b>40%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of those killed had a BAC of .08 or higher, representing <\/span><b>341 fatalities <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in that age group.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults aged <\/span><b>35<\/b>&#8211;<b>44<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also showed a high intoxication rate (<\/span><b>37%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), accounting for <\/span><b>1<\/b>,<b>328 fatalities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while those aged <\/span><b>25<\/b>&#8211;<b>34<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recorded a <\/span><b>36%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> intoxication rate across <\/span><b>1<\/b>,<b>199 deaths<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>45<\/b>&#8211;<b>54 year<\/b>&#8211;<b>olds <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">were also subject to elevated impairment levels, with <\/span><b>35%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><b>1<\/b>,<b>104 fatalities <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">involving a BAC at or above the legal limit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These figures indicate that alcohol impairment was most prevalent among working-age adults, for whom roughly one in three to two in five pedestrian fatalities involved intoxication levels over the legal threshold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, older age groups exhibited substantially lower rates of alcohol involvement, reinforcing the fact that the highest<\/span><b> BAC \u2265 <\/b>.<b>08<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels were restricted to younger and middle-aged adults.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pedestrian Vulnerability in the U.S.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motor vehicle crashes continue to pose a major public safety challenge across the United States, with more than 4 million crashes occurring annually and <\/span><b>40<\/b>,<b>901 lives <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lost in 2023 alone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of those fatalities, <\/span><b>7<\/b>,<b>314 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">were pedestrians, meaning nearly <\/span><b>1 in 5 traffic deaths<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involved a person outside a crashing vehicle. This high share confirms the persistent risks pedestrians face within a transportation system largely designed around vehicle movement and speed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b><i>Urban environments tend to expose pedestrians to greater risk due to high vehicle volumes<\/i><\/b>,<i><\/i><b><i> more intersections<\/i><\/b>,<i><\/i><b><i> and increased vehicle and pedestrian interactions<\/i><\/b>,<i><\/i><b><i> particularly in areas featuring both residential and commercial development<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While pedestrian deaths occur consistently month to month, risk intensifies significantly in the final quarter, with nearly <\/span><b>30%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all pedestrian fatalities occurring between <\/span><b>October and December<\/b>.<b> December <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alone was the deadliest month, while <\/span><b>Fridays<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were the most dangerous day of the week overall, with weekend days collectively accounting for nearly half of all pedestrian deaths.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These patterns suggest that seasonal factors such as reduced daylight hours, increased holiday travel, heavier traffic volumes, and elevated alcohol consumption contribute to heightened pedestrian risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geographic disparities further define pedestrian risk. When adjusted for population size, several smaller and mid-sized states (including <\/span><b>New Mexico<\/b>,<b> Arizona<\/b>,<b> South Carolina<\/b>,<b> and Louisiana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) ranked among the most dangerous, reporting significantly higher pedestrian fatality rates per <\/span><b>100<\/b>,<b>000 residents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than many larger states.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While highly populated states such as <\/span><b>California and Texas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> report the highest total numbers of pedestrian deaths, per-capita rates reveal that residents in certain states face substantially greater individual risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These disparities are influenced by road design, urban sprawl, high-speed arterial corridors, limited pedestrian infrastructure, and traffic patterns that increase the likelihood of vehicle-pedestrian conflict.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle type involvement in pedestrian crashes is also a significant factor. <\/span><b>Passenger cars<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> accounted for roughly one-third of pedestrian fatalities, while light trucks, including <\/span><b>SUVs and pickup trucks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, were another major factor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As larger vehicles have become increasingly dominant within the U.S. vehicle fleet, their higher front-end profiles can lead to especially severe pedestrian injuries when crashes occur.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol impairment remains another significant factor, with nearly half of fatal pedestrian crashes involving alcohol and <\/span><b>30%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involving a pedestrian with a <\/span><b>BAC of <\/b>.<b>08<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or higher, compared to <\/span><b>16% <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">involving an intoxicated driver. Working-age adults between <\/span><b>21 and 44<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exhibited the highest intoxication rates among pedestrians killed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, the study reveals seasonal, behavioral, and vehicle-related trends that help to clarify when and where pedestrians face the highest threat levels, and clearly reveals the states that represent the highest levels of danger to pedestrians.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By deploying the right targeted prevention strategies and public awareness campaigns, the key states in question could potentially save thousands of pedestrian lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although Bellevue is home to many walkable neighborhoods, negligent drivers can make these streets dangerous. If you\u2019ve been hit by a reckless or distracted driver, you could be dealing with painful injuries, medical bills, and a number of other issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Luckily, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/plg-pllc.com\/bellevue\/pedestrian-accident-lawyer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bellevue pedestrian accident lawyer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Premier Law Group can help you get back on your feet.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>En Estados Unidos se producen m\u00e1s de cuatro millones de accidentes de tr\u00e1fico al a\u00f1o. El conjunto de datos m\u00e1s reciente y completo (2023) confirma que 37.654 accidentes mortales causaron la muerte de 40.901 personas. De esas v\u00edctimas mortales, 7.314 eran peatones: es decir, el 17,91%, o casi 1 de cada 5, una proporci\u00f3n significativa. Este estudio identificar\u00e1 los estados m\u00e1s hostiles para los peatones en Estados Unidos. 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