Pedestrian Accidents

Nevada motorists may be interested to learn that the increase in pedestrian fatalities is being blamed on distracted driving. The chairperson for Detroit's College for Creative Studies transportation design program believes that social patterns, rather than the design...

Many people in Las Vegas like to get around by walking. However, the threat of injuries or fatalities due to pedestrian accidents has made crossing the street more dangerous. Indeed, thousands of people across the country lose their lives each year while walking along...

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there has been a 46 percent increase in pedestrian deaths since 2009. Between 2009 and 2016, there has been an 81 percent rise in pedestrian deaths caused by SUVs according to the Insurance...

Las Vegas pedestrian deaths hit a record high in 2017. According to the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety, 78 people were struck and killed by motor vehicles last year. In comparison, 57 pedestrians lost their lives in 2016, and 60 died in 2015, which was the previous...