Blog: Pedestrian Accidents

Bottlenecks, road rage, and fatalities are all words closely associated with traffic conditions in Atlanta. The daily commute to and from work each day is a reminder that the traffic nightmare continues to increase. The Atlanta Department of Transportation and the City of Atlanta, in partnership with the Atlanta Regional Commission, are working together and …

On average, drivers strike and kill 20 pedestrians per day in the United States, according to the most recent annual data from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). Meanwhile, some evidence suggests pedestrians are more likely to die in accidents involving heavy vehicles, i.e., those weighing over 4,000 lbs. With a clear understanding of the …

Going down I-285 is dangerous enough in a car. Trying to cross it or any other interstate on foot is a recipe for disaster, even if you do it late at night. You might think it’s safer because there are fewer cars, but they can’t see you and may also be traveling faster than you …

Jaywalking isn’t seen as a serious crime. In some areas of the country, it’s the expected way to cross a street! That doesn’t mean it’s safe though. Every year, pedestrians die in crashes because they didn’t cross at a marked crosswalk. It may be further to walk, but crossing the street at a crosswalk has …

It is illegal for pedestrians to walk on interstates, even on the entrance and exit ramps, unless there is an emergency. The reason is that it is extremely dangerous. With Atlanta’s traffic habits, it’s even more so. Every so often, a pedestrian is struck and killed on Atlanta interstates. That’s what caused a traffic jam …

One area of the city that’s seen the largest amount of growth in the past decade has also been named one of the deadliest places in America for pedestrians. WSB reported on the study and where it is. Smart Growth America looked at the pedestrian death numbers for the past decade and found that the …

Fox 5 News Atlanta  reported recently that a tragic hit-and-run motor vehicle accident left a pedestrian dead in southeastern Atlanta on the evening of Saturday, February 27, 2021.  According to officials with the Atlanta Police Department, the incident took place between 11:00 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Saturday, February 27, 2021 …

Forsyth County News reported recently that a recent motor vehicle accident in Forsyth County on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in which a pedestrian was struck and killed after entering the roadway.  According to officials from the Cumming Police Department and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 between …