Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign Did you know over 130 million Americans regularly bike or walk? Both are great for exercise, sport, or simply for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. (NHTSA) Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign Although walking can be very relaxing or fun, it can also be very dangerous. It only takes a moment for our lives to change drastically! Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign Traffic Safety Facts In 2012 4,743 pedestrians were killed & estimated 76,000 were injured in traffic crashes in the U.S. This was a increased a 6% from the 4,743 pedestrians killed in 2011. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign Did You Know: On Average, a pedestrian is killed in a traffic crash every 2 hours. A pedestrian is injured in a traffic crash every 7 minutes. National Center for Statistics and Analysis Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Location of Fatalities Most pedestrian fatalities in 2012 Occurred in: Urban Areas (73%) Non-intersection locations (70%) Normal weather conditions (89%) At night (70%) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Examples of pedestrian-motor vehicle crash types A Pedestrian darts out into traffic in a mid-block area. Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign A Pedestrian is struck from behind while walking or running along the road in the same direction as traffic. Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign A Vehicle making a turn at an intersection strikes a pedestrian. Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign A Pedestrian is struck by a vehicle that is backing up. Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Pedestrians killed by gender 69% of pedestrians killed in 2012 were males. In 2012, the male pedestrian fatality rate was 2.13 per 100,000 population. This was more than double the rate for females at 0.91 per 100,000. Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Pedestrians killed by age In 2012, or 22% of children ages 5 and 15 killed in traffic crashes were pedestrians. Older pedestrians (age 65+) accounted for 20% of all pedestrian fatalities and 9% of injuries. Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Time of Day & Day of Week for Pedestrian-Vehicle Crashes Crashes at Select Time Periods Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Safety Tips for Walkers: Always walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk and you have to walk in the road, always walk FACING traffic, so you can see any car approaching. All Tips are from: http://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa/everyoneisapedestrian Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign Keep alert at all times; don’t be distracted by electronic devices, that take your eyes and ears off the road. Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign Brightly colored clothing makes it easier for drivers to see you. At night, wear reflective material on your shoes, cap, or jacket. Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Tips for Crossing the Street. Cross only at corners or marked crosswalks. Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Tips for Crossing the Street. Stop at the curb, or the edge of the road and look both directions. Use this pattern: look left, then right, then left again, before you step into the street. Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign If you see a car, wait until it goes by. Then again look left, right, and left again. Always continue to look for moving vehicles while you are crossing the street. Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign Stay off of freeways, restricted-access highways and other pedestrian prohibited roadways. Avoid alcohol and drugs when walking; they impair your abilities and judgment too. Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign ALWAYS be cautious night and day. Never assume a drivers sees you. He or she could be distracted or under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign Try to make eye contact with the drivers as they approach you. Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign Tips for Drivers: Look out for pedestrians everywhere, at all times. Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign Be vigilant for pedestrians in hard-to-see conditions, such as nighttime or in bad weather. Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign Slowdown and prepare to stop when turning or entering a crosswalk. Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Always stop for pedestrians in crosswalks and well back from the crosswalk.

Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. Never drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Follow the speed limit, especially around pedestrians. Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign Follow slower speed limits in school zones and where children are present. Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Take These Steps for Child Pedestrian Safety: Watch toddlers and preschoolers closely when they are near vehicles. When walking, talk to your child about street safety. Nueces County Safe Communities Safe Driving Public Education Campaign

Young children learn by watching adults, so Play it Safe!

For More Information See: http://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa/everyoneisapedestrian/index.html http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/ http://www.pedbikeinfo.org/ http://www.cdc.gov/features/pedestriansafety/ http://www.txdot.gov/driver/share-road/pedestrians.html E-mail for more information: safe.communities@tamucc.edu Revised: 9/4/2015