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Pedestrian safety is a major concern in New York City, where crowded streets and busy intersections make walking dangerous. Unfortunately, the number of pedestrian deaths in 2024 has been on the rise. Between January 1 and September 23, 87 pedestrians were killed—an increase of 28% compared to the same period last year. While last year's...

The cyclist death toll in NYC has seen a troubling increase with the recent death of 46-year-old Luis Mendez. Earlier this month, a van driver struck and killed Mendez on Union Avenue in Williamsburg. According to the NYPD, both Mendez and the driver, 40-year-old Can Homer, were heading northbound around 11:30 a.m. when Homer's van...

Pedestrian accident fatalities have surged in New York City this year, raising serious concerns among residents and officials alike. The latest data from Vision Zero and Transportation Alternatives for the first half of the year reveals a troubling trend: pedestrian deaths are on track to make 2024 the deadliest year for traffic-related fatalities since the...

Although pedestrian accident fatalities decreased last year nationwide, they remain high compared to previous years, according to a recent report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). “We know how to improve safety for people walking—more infrastructure, vehicles designed to protect people walking, lower speeds, and equitable traffic enforcement,” Jonathan Adkins, the GHSA’s chief...

The "100 Deadliest Days" refers to the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. This is a time when fatal car accidents involving teen drivers spike significantly. AAA coined this term after analyzing alarming data on teen driver-related fatalities. Between 2013 and 2022, 6,697 people died in crashes involving teen drivers during these summer months,...

National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month takes place annually in May, according to the American Motorcycle Association (AMA). This year, the educational campaign is more important than ever. That’s because motorcycle accidents continue to be on the rise in New York and across the nation. “Motorcycle riding is more popular in New York than ever,” according...

Driving distracted in New York? Be prepared for a potential encounter with the New York State Police, who are intensifying their efforts to combat distracted driving, a leading cause of car accidents in the state. According to a recent NBC New York report highlighting the statewide campaign to curb distracted driving, law enforcement officials are...

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. New York City has a high population density, heavy traffic, and a large number of people walking every day of the week. On any given day, there are also many negligent drivers on the road—drivers who speed, make aggressive moves, or text behind the wheel. As a result, pedestrian...

Why do so many pedestrian accidents happen in NYC? Despite ongoing efforts to dramatically reduce the number of traffic fatalities in New York City, pedestrian accident deaths and other motor vehicle fatalities remain a serious problem in the city, according to officials. “Traffic deaths are still rising dramatically in much of the country,” a recent...

Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable road users. They don't have the protection of a vehicle frame, seat belt, or airbag. Unlike bicyclists and motorcyclists, pedestrians don't typically wear protective gear such as helmets. Pedestrian accidents are often the cause of speeding, distracted driving, running red lights, impaired driving, and aggressive driving. However, the design...