Study shows more pedestrians are being hit by vehicles

Pedestrian accidents are increasing and becoming deadlier, according to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Nearly 6,000 pedestrians died in vehicle crashes in 2016, which was a 46 percent increase from the low in 2009. The IIHS study found pedestrian accidents are happening more frequently in urban or suburban areas and more commonly occur at night. The accidents happen away from intersections on busy roadways. Pedestrians are most likely to be hit by cars, but fatal accidents involving a SUV increased by 81 percent. This was the largest increase for any vehicle type. The highway safety group believes the way to keep pedestrians safe is by improving roadways, slowing down drivers and making vehicle improvements. Roadway improvements could make crossing the road safer On busy roadways, a lack of intersections gives pedestrians limited options for safe crossing. Adding more crosswalks to roads would improve safety. The IIHS also believes that…

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