As walking is not only an integral part of health and fitness but also a primary means of transportation for many individuals in the US, the National Transportation Safety Board in 2018 released recommendations to better investigate pedestrian crashes and promote safety. In addition, nearly 138,000 pedestrians in 2016 were treated in US emergency departments for non-fatal crash related injuries (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). Whereas walkable communities have resulted in more physical activity and increased perceptions of safety among community members, in 2016 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported the highest number of pedestrian fatalities (approximately 6,000) since 1990 ( National Center for Statistics and Analysis 2018). Conclusion: These findings identify several factors associated with pedestrian injury, and public health efforts that could influence pedestrian safety are discussed.Īs obesity related diseases and premature death continue to impact the health and well-being of individuals of all ages in the United States (US), objectives such as Healthy People 2020 aim to increase the proportion of walking trips to promote healthy lifestyles ( U.S Department of Health and Human Services 2018). Factors that lowered the odds of injury were pedestrian age 0-4 and vehicle maneuvers other than driving straight ahead, such as backing and turning.
THE PEDESTRIAN CHARACTERS DRIVER
The odds of pedestrian injury increased when the driver was male, the driver was under the influence of alcohol, the cause of the crash was the pedestrian darting, the pedestrian was struck while in the travel lane, the pedestrian was aged 65 or older, the pedestrian was under the influence of alcohol, or under dark conditions on an unlit roadway. Results: Of the 11,241 pedestrian crashes analyzed, 66% resulted in injury. Descriptive statistics as well as univariate and multivariable analyses were performed to estimate the odds of pedestrian injury. Methods: Pedestrian crashes were examined in Ohio from 2013 to 2017 using state crash records. To address the need for avenues of pedestrian safety improvements, this study's objective is to determine the association among driver and pedestrian characteristics and behavior, environmental characteristics, and the presence of injury resulting from a pedestrian-vehicle crash. Objective: Walking is integral to transportation and physical activity, but safety is a primary concern for pedestrians due to the increasing number of injuries and deaths per year.
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