People generally talk about newer vehicles as being safer than older ones. They are made from better materials and designed with years of crash data taken into consideration. Additionally, the federal standards have improved over the years and consumer expectations...
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Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian risk is the highest it has been in four decades
Walking is the oldest form of human transportation, but that doesn't necessarily make it the safest option. Those on the road or on a path that intersect with a street have to worry about the possibility of a motor vehicle collision. Drivers often fail to notice...
Pedestrian safety around construction sites
Scaffolding and large and loud machinery are often enough to discourage passersby from going near construction sites. However, many sites are located in busy areas, leaving pedestrians no choice but to walk near them. No matter how careful someone is, a mismanaged...
Why drivers of pickups can’t always see pedestrians
People choose to drive pickup trucks for many different reasons. Some individuals like the rugged aesthetic, while others may work blue-collar jobs that require that they haul materials and tools to remove worksites five days a week. Others may have hobbies that are...
1 simple thing pedestrians can do to prevent being struck by a vehicle
Pedestrians often are not to blame for the crashes that they experience. Frequently, they abide by traffic laws and make safety their top concern, while people in motor vehicles put them at unnecessary risk. They will also bear the brunt of any collision that occurs,...
Do I always have the right-of-way when walking across the street?
Earlier this year, news was released indicating Tulsa may be one of the more dangerous cities in the country for pedestrians. According to the news article, about 15 pedestrians are killed each year in Tulsa. Sometimes pedestrians are involved in traffic collisions...
Oklahoma City woman killed in auto-pedestrian crash mourned
An Oklahoma City woman was killed recently in a hit-and-run crash, and a driver later was arrested and charged in her death. The 60-year-old woman was crossing South Pennsylvania Avenue near Southwest 38th Street in the city when she was struck. According to police,...