Most people know that walking is good for their health. In fact, experts recommend this low-impact form of exercise to almost everyone, regardless of their age and fitness level. Walking is an excellent form of exercise and an environmentally-friendly form of...
Pedestrian And Bicycle Accidents
Protecting yourself as a pedestrian
If your car goes to the repair shop, you might find yourself walking more than usual. Changing your way of thinking from that of a driver to that of a pedestrian can be challenging. You are far more vulnerable as a pedestrian. You do not have any metal or airbags...
Pedestrians face unique challenges in winter
The winter months are cold and wet in Washington, so pedestrians have to take a host of factors into account before they step outside. It’s imperative that they do what they can to remain safe despite the weather. One thing that all pedestrians have to think about...
What are the most hazardous Seattle intersections for cyclists?
Biking in Seattle can seem like an extreme sport sometimes. Most roads aren’t designed with bicycle-friendliness in mind, and Seattle is no exception. A recent study analyzed different intersections within the city of Seattle using bike crash data from 2013-2017....
Factors increasing rates of pedestrian accidents
If you enjoy walking outdoors in Washington, you should learn more about the factors increasing the rates of pedestrian accidents. Pedestrian deaths had declined from 1994 through 2009 when they hit the low point of 4,109 fatalities. However, pedestrian deaths...
Seattle Vision Zero designed to lower pedestrian accident rate
Motor vehicle and pedestrian accident injuries and deaths have been a focus of concern across Washington and in a number of metropolitan locales in the state as well. For example, Seattle launched the Vision Zero initiative, which has an established goal of ending...
Are drivers always responsible for bicycle accidents?
When a car collides with a bicycle in Washington or anywhere else in the country, the bicyclist usually suffers the most severe injuries. Even if you're wearing protective gear like a helmet, you could suffer from fractures, broken bones and spinal cord injuries....
Washington woman struck and killed by boyfriend’s pickup truck
Police have charged a 39-year-old Washington man with vehicular homicide in connection with a pedestrian accident in Spokane on the afternoon of Jan. 10 that claimed the life of his girlfriend. The accident took place on North Cincinnati Street in the vicinity of...
SUVs and the rising number of pedestrian deaths
Because they don't have the sloping profile of most cars, SUVs can do serious harm to a pedestrian's body in a collision. Besides that, SUVs are much heavier than the average car. What Washington residents should know is that SUVs may be contributing to the overall...
GAO pushes for pedestrian safety standards for all new cars
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has safety standards that all automakers are supposed to meet, but these standards concern the vehicle occupants only and not those outside a vehicle. Residents of Washington should know that by contrast, many...
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