Of Texas» total traffic accidents,
pedestrian fatalities make up around 12.3 %.
Not exact matches
Perhaps in the light of the increasing numbers of
pedestrians and cyclists in the roads, the increasing number of
fatalities, and the newfound popularity of trucks as weapons, it is time to reconsider our urban road designs and
make protected bike lanes the new normal on busy streets.
These two areas
made up more than 20 percent of all of the
pedestrian fatalities in the state.
In many Tampa Bay area
pedestrian crashes, the negligent actions of drivers are to blame for
pedestrian fatalities, including driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, speeding,
making illegal turns, and failing to obey all traffic laws and signals.
According to the Florida Department of Transportation, the
pedestrian injury rate in this state is roughly double the national average,
making it the highest rate in the U.S. Due to the size and speed of motor vehicles, the injuries that result from a
pedestrian accident may be devastating, including spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, and even
fatalities.
Twelve percent of trips are
made by
pedestrians or bicyclists, but they
make up fourteen percent of all traffic
fatalities.