Pedestrian Accidents

Worst Roads in the U.S.: Texas Ranking

Driving in Texas could be riskier, take longer, and cost more than it does in most states. That’s because Texas tops the rankings of the states with the worst roadways, coming in 17th with roughly 20% of its roads in...

Continue Reading

New NHTSA Proposal Focuses on Car Bloat to Address Rising Pedestrian Deaths

Oversized vehicles may soon have to conform to new safety standards aimed at saving more pedestrian lives. That’s because federal regulators recently proposed a new rule aimed at minimizing deadly head injuries when vehicles hit pedestrians and other vulnerable roadway travelers....

Continue Reading

Pedestrian Safety Awareness is in October

Slow down and look out for pedestrians! That’s the key message transportation safety authorities want drivers to internalize this month as part of National Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month. Held every October, Pedestrian Safety Month is timed to coincide with back to...

Continue Reading

More Than 50% of Teen Roadway Deaths: Fail to Wear Seatbelts

Buckling up can save lives, but too few of the road’s newest motorists in Texas are wearing seatbelts — and too many teens in the Lone Star State aren’t buckled up when deadly wrecks happen. That’s according to the latest report...

Continue Reading