Everyone Is a Pedestrian in 2022

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is focusing on a variety of safety campaigns this year, and their Everyone is a Pedestrian campaign is geared at raising awareness about the dangers facing U.S. pedestrians everyday. Just because you don’t walk to work doesn't mean that you’re not a pedestrian at some point in your day.

Going to and from your car in a parking lot makes you a pedestrian. Walking your dog makes you a pedestrian. Taking a leisurely stroll at the park also makes you a pedestrian, so it’s important that everybody is looking out for the more vulnerable roadway user groups.

Keeping Pedestrians Safe is Everybody’s Job

It’s not enough to just be looking for pedestrians in crosswalks. Pedestrians can be anywhere. They are in parking lots, they are beside roadways, they are on sidewalks, and they are crossing streets. The most important thing a driver can do to help keep pedestrians safe is to make a commitment to distraction-free driving. Drivers need to be scanning the road and on the lookout for pedestrians and other vulnerable roadway users like bicyclists and motorcycle riders.

Pedestrians can also improve their own personal safety by using crosswalks when available and paying attention to their surroundings as well. High visibility clothing can also help, especially when walking in the evening or at night.

U.S. Pedestrian Crash Facts

  • In 2019, there were 6,205 pedestrians killed in crashes.
  • There were 76,000 pedestrians injured in 2019.
  • On average, a pedestrian was killed every 85 minutes and injured every seven minutes in 2019.

Pedestrian Accidents in San Diego

Pedestrians deserve to be safe, and shouldn’t be at the mercy of other drivers’ dangerous or distracted actions. After any kind of pedestrian accident in San Diego, it’s a really good idea to speak with a Personal Injury lawyer about your case. You may be entitled to compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages and other expenses associated with your injuries.

If you have been injured or if you have lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident in San Diego or anywhere in Southern California, contact the skilled and proven team at Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc. at 1.800.GO.HARRIS for a free case consultation today.