According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Authority (NHTSA), an estimated 7,388 people died across the US in 2023 as a result of being injured in a pedestrian accident. On top of that, more than 60,000 people suffered serious injuries in these types of accidents, making up around 16 to 17% of all motor vehicle injuries and fatalities. But how exactly do pedestrian accidents lead to these sorts of serious injuries, and what can be done to prevent them?
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Five Risk Factors Associated With Pedestrian Accidents
Every year, an estimated 15,000 people are injured in pedestrian accidents across the state of New York, resulting in about 3,000 hospitalizations and 300 deaths. In many cases, these accidents would be avoidable if not for the reckless or negligent actions of motorists who do not take appropriate care while driving. Here are five common risk factors associated with pedestrian accidents:

