Pedestrian Fatalities Increasing Nationwide
Going out for a stroll is increasingly riskier than in past years. A recent data report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) revealed that pedestrian deaths have skyrocketed, with a total of 5,987 fatalities in 2016. This is the highest jump in numbers since 1990. The numbers have almost doubled (48%) compared to 2009, when pedestrian deaths were at their lowest. You may wonder what has gone wrong in the last couple of years. A deeper look into these dismal statistics reveals the primary contributors: faulty pedestrian and motorist behaviors.