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National Pedestrian Crash Statistics

Quick Stats (Source: Traffic Safety Facts - Pedestrians [pdf])

4,739 pedestrian fatalities

78,000 pedestrian injuries

71% of pedestrian fatalities occurred in urban areas

68% of pedestrian fatalities were males

Driver or pedestrian alcohol use was reported in 47% of pedestrian traffic fatalities

Older pedestrians (age 70+) comprised 17% of all pedestrian fatalities and have the highest fatality rate as compared to other ages

Statistics About Young Pedestrians (Source: Traffic Safety Facts - Children [pdf])

Pedestrian fatalities for children under age 14 accounted for 20% of all traffic fatalities for that age group

The hours between 4 pm and 8 pm resulted in 43% of young pedestrian fatalities.

National Pedestrian Crash Statistics

Pedestrian fatalities for children under age 14 accounted for 20% of all traffic fatalities for that age group The hours between 4 pm and 8 pm resulted in 43% of young pedestrian fatalities.

Pedestrian fatalities for children under age 14 accounted for 20% of all traffic fatalities for that age group

The hours between 4 pm and 8 pm resulted in 43% of young pedestrian fatalities.