On the road, you need to watch out for many hazards as a pedestrian. Aside from drunk and distracted drivers who fail to follow traffic safety guidelines and look out for others on the road, pedestrian accidents take place for many other reasons. In certain instances,...

Whether you are the parent of a young child, an older adult or a pedestrian of any age, it is important to understand the risks that are present on the road. Sadly, many pedestrians are struck by vehicles while walking and some of these accidents prove fatal. Even...

With schools to reopen soon, now is a great time to ensure your kids get to school safely. If your children walk some of the way, make sure they know how to do so safely. If they have not been out much recently, they may have forgotten how busy the roads can be. These...

Drivers spend most of their time watching traffic and looking for other cars. Those who are a bit more conscientious might put extra effort into looking for motorcycles and bicyclists. They may even look for pedestrians. But it often feels like they do not look for...

Lots of people in urban areas are abandoning their vehicles and eschewing public transportation in favor of walking wherever they need to go -- and that’s awesome. Unfortunately, it’s also more dangerous than it needs to be. Many urban areas were designed with speed...

In 2018, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that there were 6,283 pedestrians killed in traffic collisions. Many communities are not as safe or walkable as they should be. As people start to be outside more often in...

As the weather starts to warm up, you’ll see more people heading out on and around the roads. You’ll see kids walking to school, people cycling and others enjoying the sporadic warm days between chilly ones.  With more people out, there is a higher risk of a...

If you run on the road, though you do have a right to do so, you may put yourself at risk. Inattentive, neglectful drivers hit runners, joggers, walkers and other pedestrians every day. You’re only as safe as the drivers around you, and that could mean contending with...

While more and more people are shopping online this holiday season, many folks still prefer to buy gifts the old-fashioned way by going to their local shopping center. However, the National Safety Council (NSC) warns that parking lots can be a dangerous place this...