Everyone is a pedestrian in Minnesota regardless of the mode of mobility. Yet, many individuals fail to take the necessary precautions when walking on any road. As a result of this negligence, 500 Minnesotans lose their lives each year from pedestrian-related...
Pedestrian Accidents
The cost of pedestrian accidents in Minnesota
It would be hard for most Minnesota drivers to imagine hitting a pedestrian. Unfortunately, it’s an all-too-common occurrence – especially when the weather starts to change. As daylight grows shorter in the fall and winter months, pedestrian accidents become more...
Pedestrian accidents along highways
Pedestrians face risks, whether it is when they are walking in a supermarket parking lot or crossing a busy intersection. Dangers also exist on busy Minnesota interstate highways. Therefore, anyone walking by an interstate should exercise extreme caution since...
Pedestrian deaths skyrocketed through 2021
The number of pedestrian deaths taking place across Minnesota and the rest of the U.S. reached a new high in 2021. According to data released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the total number of deaths increased in 2021. This has experts all over...
Pedestrian fatalities spike in 2020
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...
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...