After a record year of Connecticut pedestrian accidents , state and city officials are doing everything they can to mitigate the risks for pedestrians throughout the state. In Hartford, that means a $19 million investment that is being made, via a federal grant, to improve safety and security for those who are walking or cycling throughout the city.
With the recent uptick in Connecticut auto accidents involving pedestrians that result in fatalities it is so important that drivers and pedestrians are skilled at navigating the streets of the state safely and without incident. Critical to these safe travels are the technologies that are employed in modern vehicles called pedestrian avoidance systems.
Some will welcome warmer weather as spring arrives while others may mourn the loss of snow and cold temperatures as outdoor winter fun wanes. Whether you welcome the warmer weather or are sad to see weather go, when you get behind the wheel you will want to pay extra attention to the folks who have made their way out of their homes and onto the roads and sidewalks of your neighborhood.
The month of October has officially been declared National Pedestrian Safety Month by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.) The government agency has set out to bring attention to the on-going challenges faced by pedestrians who are sharing the roads with cars, trucks, and other vehicles.
The state of Connecticut saw a large uptick in Connecticut pedestrian accidents last year. The number of deaths that resulted from these accidents skyrocketed 20% to 65 in the calendar year 2020. That is an astronomical increase that if left unchecked could be devastating for our communities.
Whether you’re out for a morning jog or walking home from a long day of work, you are putting yourself at risk of getting injured when you are a pedestrian. Connecticut pedestrian accidents are on the rise and while legislators are working on ways to alleviate that you can prepare yourself to stay safe now.
It can be easy to take the rules of being a pedestrian for granted. Looking both ways when you cross the street is something that we repeat to ourselves even as we continue to do it every day. This constant reinforcement that we often do in our heads is automatic as an adult and is one of the things that can help prevent us from being the victim of a Connecticut pedestrian accident.
This staggering statistic comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and should give us all pause as we think about how to stay safe in our day to day lives.
Walking down the street can be a dangerous way to get around town. It is imperative that as a pedestrian you are on the lookout for dangers and are following all safety precautions including street lights and signs, crosswalks, and sidewalks.
Connecticut pedestrian accidents were at an all-time high in Connecticut in 2020 and this year, with people still in a state of lockdown there will likely continue to be more pedestrian traffic on Connecticut streets.
