Statistics
In 2004, there were 15,266 pedestrian accidents, of which approximately 10,228 occurred at intersections. We have listed some of the statistics as reported by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles:
Severity of Accidents
| Â Fatal Accidents |
322 |
| Â Non-Fatal |
15,522 |
| Â Property Damage Accidents |
16 |
Top Ten Causes of Pedestrian/Auto Accidents
| 1. Pedestrian Confusion |
3,556 |
| 2. Driver Inattention/Distraction |
2,857 |
| 3. Failure to Yield Right of Way |
2,005 |
| 4. Backing Up Unsafely |
654 |
| 5. Unsafe Speed |
383 |
| 6. Alcohol Involvement |
357 |
| 7. Traffic Control Disregarded |
357 |
| 8. Aggressive Driving |
272 |
| 9. Driver Inexperience |
248 |
| 10. Passing of Improper Lane Usage; |
171 |
Top Five Reasons for Pedestrian Accidents
| 1.Limited/Obstructed View |
521 |
| 2.Slippery Pavement |
384 |
| 3.Glare |
331 |
| 4.Obstruction/Debris |
34 |
| 5.Animal Action |
21 |
To learn more about the statistics provided by the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, visit their website at http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/Statistics/2004NYS_PedestrianSummary.pdf.
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