Pedestrian Safety
Keeping kids safe and alert every step of the way.
Did you know…
…child pedestrian-related injuries are now the fifth leading cause of injury-related death among children ages 5 to 19?
…90% of pedestrian-related injuries happen when an adult is not present?
…child pedestrian-related injuries most commonly occur in residential areas?
Top Tips for Child Pedestrian Safety:
Teach your child to stop at the curb, look left-right-left, and wait if a vehicle is coming before crossing the street.
Remind kids - especially teens - to put devices away, use sidewalks or paths, and cross safely at corners or with traffic signals; if there is not a sidewalk, walk facing traffic. Wearing bright colors, especially at night, will also ensure your child’s safety.
Teach your child to watch for pedestrians, runners, and bikers - collisions can cause serious injuries.
Children under 10 should cross streets with an adult, as most this age cannot accurately judge car speed or distance.
