It’s important for pedestrians, drivers, and other road users to always remember that pedestrian safety is a two-way street. That is why the Kansas Department of Transportation is participating in Pedestrian Safety Month in October, a traffic safety campaign created by the U.S. DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

 

In 2018, there were 6,283 pedestrians killed in traffic crashes in the United States, accounting for 17% of all traffic fatalities. This equals a traffic-related pedestrian death every 84 minutes. Between 2008-2018, Kansas saw a 53% increase in pedestrian fatalities. Advancements in vehicle safety have increased survivability for occupants in crashes; however, pedestrians are still vulnerable.

 

For more information, visit the KDOT webpage at http://www.ksdot.org/burRail/bike/default.asp