Tag: pedestrian
Pedestrian Fatalities on Urban Arterial Roads at Night: An In-Depth Crash Analysis and Three Case Studies
This mixed-method study investigated factors contributing to the increasing trend in pedestrian fatalities in darkness on urban arterials. The report presents the findings in the context of the current body of literature on pedestrian safety and measures to improve it.
January 2025 Technical Report | Report Summary
Examining the Increase in Pedestrian Fatalities in the United States, 2009–2018
This research examines the increase in pedestrian fatalities from 2009 to 2018 through analysis of changes in the presence of certain pedestrian, driver, vehicle, and environmental factors.
January 2021 Research Brief
Pedestrian Fatalities on Interstate Highways, United States, 1993-2012
This study provides updated descriptive data regarding pedestrians killed on Interstate highways in the United States.
September 2014 Technical Report
Impact Speed and a Pedestrian’s Risk of Severe Injury or Death
This study examines how vehicle speed influences the probability that a pedestrian struck by a vehicle will sustain severe injuries or die.
September 2011 Technical Report
Pedestrian Signal Safety for Older Persons
This report analyzes the walking speeds of older and younger pedestrians in six communities and reports the results of simulation-based case studies that investigate whether traffic signals can allow more time for pedestrians to cross the street without causing great increases in
July 2007 Technical Report | Report Summary