Blog: Pedestrian Accidents

Walking across the street should be safe, but in New Jersey, it has become increasingly dangerous. In 2024, pedestrian deaths reached their highest level in more than three decades, leaving families across the state grieving loved ones lost too soon. These are not just numbers: they represent parents, children, and neighbors whose absence is felt […]

Three teens were crossing Route 130 just before midnight Thursday night in Cinnaminson when two were struck and one critically injured; by a carThe critically injured pedestrian, a 19-year old, was hit alongside a 17-year old, who is in stable condition. The third teen, an 18-year old from Marlton, was not hit..The driver, also an […]

A driver in a stolen vehicle hit a restaurant worker walking on the South Street sidewalk in Center City, then drove half a block, and turned around to hit her again. The woman died of her injuries a few hours later. The same car was seen hitting a motorcycle on Broad Street, causing two people […]

In 2013, the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority created a program called Street Smart NJ to assist drivers and pedestrians of safety measures using signs as reminders. These signs were strategically placed at certain roadways, pedestrian crosswalks, and intersections after observations were made by the federal government that New Jersey had a high pedestrian injury […]

Each year, approximately 6,000 pedestrians die after being hit by motor vehicles, and thousands more are seriously injured. Pedestrian deaths have trended upward in recent years, however, pedestrian detection technology in newer cars may significantly reduce the number of pedestrian deaths and injuries. Pedestrian Detection Pedestrian detection systems vary by manufacturer, but consist of various […]

Not only do electric cars create less air pollution, their electric engines are not as loud as internal combustion engines. When they are driven at slower speeds, it is difficult to hear them. This can be dangerous in parking lots and areas with low speeds limits. Distracted pedestrians and bicyclists might not notice an electric […]

In one northern New Jersey town, the Mayor sought to reduce speed limits on local roads to reduce car accidents, especially those involving pedestrians in the area. While the goal is safety, the byproduct in that specific town is more traffic tickets. In 2018, 13 motorists were stopped between February 15 and June 30. In […]

Many people assume they are safe when crossing the street because they are in a crosswalk or crossing at a traffic light. Pedestrians should be just as aware while walking as drivers in a pedestrian-heavy area. A pedestrian is fatally injured every 88 minutes in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety […]

Receiving a probationary driving license is both a much anticipated and exciting time for young drivers. Unfortunately, it can also be a very stressful time due to outside factors, such as other drivers, hectic traffic, distractions, such as cell phones, and pedestrians. Ford conducted a survey concluding that young drivers often speed and use their […]

Hit-and-run accidents are on the rise. Recent crash data analysis by AAA has found that a hit and run crash occurs every minute in this country. In a year, over 2,000 hit and run accidents on our roads result in a fatality. Most of the victims are pedestrians or bicyclists. A hit-and-run is any car […]