Pedestrian And Bicycle Accidents

You were walking to work, school, the corner market or just for pleasure – and your trip down the street turned into an absolute nightmare when you were hit while crossing the street by a driver who just wasn’t paying enough attention. Now, your medical bills are...

Seattle has widely been known as one of the best cities for bicycling in the country. However, how safe you are as a cyclist – or pedestrian – can depend on what part of the city you’re in. Councilmember Tammy Morales, who represents South End District 2, wants to do...

Runners are often looking for ways to stay safe, especially when they have to run in urban areas. They may be worried about running near traffic or being struck by a car. Even in rural areas, danger can be high. There is less traffic, but there also are no sidewalks,...

When you see the frequent safety tips offered to cyclists, you might get the impression that it is they who should be doing more to prevent car-bicycle collisions. The truth is, as a cyclist, there is only so much you can do to stay safe every time you set out on the...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...