Watch Out for Walkers During Pedestrian Safety Month

Slow down, stay alert: October marks National Pedestrian Safety Month

JACKSON, Tenn. — October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and officials urge drivers to slow down and stay alert for pedestrians. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, on average, a pedestrian dies every 72 minutes and one is injured every eight minutes in traffic crashes. During October, it is especially important that drivers take extra caution as fall events and holidays see more pedestrians outside. Chester Cou…

Watch Out for Walkers During Pedestrian Safety Month

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and drivers are reminded to take extra precautions to help protect pedestrians. On average, a pedestrian is killed every 72 minutes and one is injured every eight minutes in traffic crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In California, 1,106 pedestrians were struck and killed in 2023, according to reports. Vehicle speed impacts people walking, who do not have the same…