A recent study shows that Florida continues to rank high in pedestrian fatalities. This may be due to various factors, such as the state’s large tourism industry or year-round nice weather, which allows residents and tourists to walk, jog or otherwise enjoy the...
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Florida is the epicenter of pedestrian accidents
Pedestrian accidents keep increasing in the United States, and Florida is the state where these mishaps are the most prevalent. The Orlando area has the eighth highest incidence of pedestrian accidents in the United States, while the Tampa bay metro area ranked fourth...
Pedestrian dangers in Florida
Pedestrians may need to be alert when walking along or crossing Florida roads. A significant number of pedestrian accidents occur in the Sunshine State, and some places have more risks than others. Being mindful of the most dangerous locations helps, but it is...
Are pedestrian deaths on the rise in Florida?
Crossing the street represents a mundane, routine task that could cost someone their life. A driver may try to rush through a red light or make an illegal turn, hitting a pedestrian with the right of way. Florida remains home to many busy highways, a factor that might...
Factors that weigh heavily in frequency of pedestrian accidents
Pedestrians in Orlando and throughout Florida are in constant danger of being hit by an automobile. Their lack of protection leaves them vulnerable to a litany of challenges. These collisions occur even if pedestrians are adhering to the basics of safety....