Urban Pedestrians at the Greatest Risk

Contrary to what you might think, pedestrians are most at danger in urban environments, not only in rural areas where there are fewer streetlights. In fact, traffic collision statistics clearly show that a higher percentage of pedestrian injuries and fatalities occur on well-lit city streets.

Just because there are street lights, that doesn’t mean drivers can see you. Weather conditions such as fog and rain can drastically reduce your visibility. And slick roads make it harder for drivers to stop their vehicles quickly, increasing the distance they need to avoid hitting a pedestrian by two to four times.