This fact sheet defines a pedestrian as any person on foot, walking, running, jogging, hiking, sitting, or lying down who is involved in a motor vehicle traffic crash.
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Traffic Safety Fact - Pedestrian- 2019 — National
Source: US Department of TransportationData Visualization Tool Fatality Analysis Reporting System — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNational Center of Statistical Analysis presents data on vulnerable road users involved in fatal motor vehicle traffic crashes. This visual includes dashboards with information on fatal motor vehicle traffic crashes and fatalities.
Transportation Safety Institute Courses — National
Source: US Department of TransportationTransportation Safety Institute Courses offers free cources on a range of topics. Note while the courses are free, you will need to register to sign up and then select the training from NHTSA topics.
Getting to the Curb — National
Source: Local ProgramA guide to building protected bike lanes that work for pedestrians
Social Media Messaging for Older Drivers — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis is the social media messaging for older drivers.
Pedestrian Safety / Countermeasures That Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationRoadway environment, vehicle type, and design, weather, and road user behavior contribute to pedestrian crashes. Learn more about how you can help with pedestrian safety.
Safety Issues & Recalls — National
Source: US Department of TransportationUse National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations Safety Issues & Recall website to find your vehicle and see if it needs updates.
Vehicle Recall Check by VIN or License Plate — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFind out if your vehicle has an open recall.Its free to check and free to repair at a dealer.
National Pedestrian Safety Month 2022 — National
Source: US Department of TransportationDuring October’s National Pedestrian Safety Month the (U.S. DOT), (NHTSA) is strengthening its efforts to improve safety for vulnerable road users by providing this suite of free resources.
NCSA Launches New Older Population Data Visualization Tool — National
Source: Professional AssociationThe tool presents data on people 65 and older involved in fatal traffic crashes, and is modeled after the information presented in the Older Population facts sheet. This is the ninth in a series of data visualization tools.