Cities try to prevent pedestrian accidents by building sidewalks and crosswalks. There are traffic lights, stop signs and speed bumps that attempt to slow down drivers as they approach crowded areas. Despite all of these safety measures, pedestrian deaths in Minnesota...
Pedestrian Accidents
Larger vehicles can be more dangerous to pedestrians
Pedestrians take risks when crossing streets or merely remain near moving vehicles. Minnesota accidents involving pedestrians and cars could result in terrible injuries, and incidents with larger models come with potentially worse outcomes. When a heavy-duty pickup...
Pedestrian accidents and deaths occur most often in the fall
Minnesota residents should take extra care when walking on the streets. As a pedestrian, you’re at a higher risk of being in an accident in the fall months. Why are more pedestrians at risk during the fall? Fall months see less daylight as it grows dark earlier in the...
Victims of auto-pedestrian accidents
Pedestrians do not need to jaywalk or otherwise put themselves at risk of getting hit by a car. A driver might make a mistake, such as turning without looking for walkers or joggers and hit someone. Minnesota accident victims may require immediate medical attention...
Pedestrian deaths go up 43% on Halloween due to trick-or-treating
As temperatures start to drop, people start thinking about spooky season. Halloween is many people's favorite holiday, although children tend to have a universal love for trick-or-treating even if Christmas is their favorite holiday. The creepy decorations on your...
The epidemic of pedestrian injuries in cities
Minnesota residents who choose to walk must exercise caution when traveling through busy city streets. Thousands of pedestrians die every year doing what humans do naturally. For many people, walking serves as a way to relieve stress and relax. However, an accident...
Pedestrians at a greater risk of being struck and killed
In the last decade, the number of pedestrians that have been struck and killed by motor vehicles increased by 45%. A total of 53,435 people were struck and killed, with the last four years being the most deadly. These tragedies are almost entirely a direct result of...
Riding a bicycle has health benefits, but also comes with risks
Under the current circumstances facing the residents of Minnesota and the rest of the country, staying healthy is a priority for many people. Riding a bicycle is a way to get in some exercise, fresh air and sunshine, all of which can help maintain good health....
Motorists need to look out for bicycle riders
Paying attention and obeying the rules of the road is vital for everyone who drives. When motorists fail to keep an eye out for others, including bicycle riders, the results could be catastrophic. The injuries suffered in crashes involving motor vehicles here in...
Texting and walking contributes to the dangers pedestrians face
The topic of distracted driving has gained a lot of attention in recent years. One primary focus of the anti-distraction campaign is texting while driving, which is a significant danger to everyone on or near Minnesota’s roadways. However, something that people do not...
