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Running or jogging around traffic is inherently dangerous. As a pedestrian, you could easily suffer serious injuries if a driver makes even a minor mistake. As such, it is important to know what steps you can take to keep yourself safe. Always be mindful and aware of...
Pedestrians are common all around the St. Paul area, so it’s critical that they and drivers all know the best ways to keep them safe. There are a variety of ways that pedestrian crashes can occur, each of which has a different cause. While pedestrians should ensure...
Many pedestrian crashes involve strangers and busy locations, such as high-traffic roads or hectic intersections. Drivers who don’t check their surroundings can strike people walking to work or simply trying to cross the road. Pedestrian crashes that occur at high...
Vehicle design has a direct influence on overall traffic safety. For example, before safety restraints were mandatory in all standard passenger vehicles, ejections from vehicles during collisions were a common issue. While they still occur, they are less frequent now...
Whether you’re exercising, taking a stroll with the dog or touring a city, walking is a great way to get out and about. However, pedestrian accidents continue to be a serious public safety concern as they often lead to severe injuries or even fatalities. Here are the...
Pedestrians are vulnerable in many different scenarios. They could end up involved in crashes if they jog on rural roads before sunrise or try to cross a busy urban road at an unmarked location. They may actually have more risk than they realize in parking lots as...
Every year, thousands of pedestrians are injured or killed in collisions involving large commercial trucks. One of the leading causes is a simple yet dangerous fact: truck drivers can easily miss seeing pedestrians on the road. Due to the unique challenges of...
Walking is one of the easiest ways to exercise; you only need a good pair of shoes, and you're ready to go. Hopefully, you live in an area with plenty of walking trails, but millions of Americans don't have that option. Whether you're in a rural area or walking city...
City streets are bustling hubs of activity featuring a vibrant mix of cars, buses, cyclists and pedestrians. While navigating these dynamic environments is exciting, it also comes with an inherent risk of accidents. Pedestrians, often the most vulnerable on the...
When running for exercise, you often have to run near the road. It may be the only convenient place to run for a few miles, at least without paying for a gym membership. Many people would also prefer to run outside, as opposed to running on a treadmill or an indoor...