Pedestrian Safety

A pedestrian injury occurs every eight minutes. EVERY one of these injuries is preventable
The greatest number of fatalities in the United States are in California
Pedestrian injuries are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States for youth ages 5-19. Teen pedestrians are most at risk

It is safest to walk on sidewalks or paths. If you MUST walk on the street, always walk facing traffic
Cross the street at street corners, using crosswalks and traffic signals
Make eye contact with drivers
Put down devices, such as cell phones and electronics, take off your headphones, and look left, right, and then left again before stepping into the street
Children under age 10 should cross the street with an adult
Increase your visibility at night by carrying a flashlight and wearing reflective clothing