Pedestrians in Ohio may face dangers when crossing the streets or standing at a corner. Vehicles pose extreme risks as they might inflict serious harm. When the vehicles are oversized, the dangers could increase even more. Reckless behavior behind the wheel might...
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Fatal pedestrian accidents are at the highest rate since 1981
When pedestrians take to the streets in Ohio, they are at constant risk of being hit by a motor vehicle and sustaining serious injuries that are often fatal. While this has long been a problem, the current statistics show that it is getting worse. Pedestrian...
What should you know about pedestrian accidents in Ohio?
Motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians result in some most severe injuries. Throughout the U.S., more than 7,000 pedestrians die annually in accidents involving motor vehicles. While Ohio takes steps to reduce these accidents, you may help by remaining informed...
Pedestrian deaths spike across the U.S. in 2021
Pedestrian fatalities are increasing in Ohio and across the United States, according to a troubling report from the Governors Highway Safety Association. In fact, pedestrian deaths spiked by over 17% nationwide during the first six months of 2021. Pedestrian...
Pedestrians experienced a deadly 2020
The routine task of crossing a street shouldn't strike fear into pedestrians. However, accident statistics show that many pedestrians get hit by a car when walking in residential or commercial districts. Ohio pedestrians could become alarmed about the statistics from...
Avoiding car accidents caused by speeding in Ohio
Getting into a car accident can be a devastating experience. Not only is there the physical and emotional trauma of the accident itself, but there can also be significant financial costs. Unfortunately, car accidents are all too common, and one of the leading causes...
3 reasons why larger vehicles are dangerous for pedestrians
Pedestrian deaths in the United States have gone up more than 50% in the last decade. One of the reasons this is happening is that more people have resorted to driving larger vehicles, which are significantly bigger than they were 10 to 20 years ago. If you live in...