Pedestrian accidents
Pedestrian deaths are the highest they’ve been in more than 30 years, according to the preliminary results of a study recently released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). Around 6,590 pedestrians died in collisions in 2019, up five percent from the previous year. The news is especially dismal in…
Automakers are constantly developing technologies to protect pedestrians from dangerous collisions. But the success of these systems varies significantly depending on the make and model of the car, according to a recent study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Tests Show Certain Cars Are Better at Preventing Pedestrian…
There’s no denying that Honolulu is a busy city. Whether you’re a resident, tourist, military service-member or visiting on business, you’ve seen that the streets are filled with people at all hours of the day and night. Living in such a busy city means that the risks of pedestrian accidents…
Unfortunately, Hawaii is near the top of the list of states with the highest number of accidents involving pedestrians. Walking is the main form of transportation for many Hawaii residents, so there are literally pedestrians everywhere these days. The rise in foot traffic has coincided with a dramatic rise in vehicular traffic,…
Over the past few years, accidents involving pedestrians have skyrocketed in Hawaii. In fact, 2018 was the deadliest year on record for pedestrians across the state. A number of factors could be contributing to the spike in pedestrian accidents, such as increased traffic on roadways and greater numbers of distracted drivers. One…
Pedestrians are abundant in Hawaii, especially around cities. The weather in Hawaii is warm year-round, so many residents choose walking as their main form of transportation. Running has also become a popular form of exercise. Runners and joggers are commonly seen grinding out their miles along the shoulders of crowded roadways. Unfortunately, being…
Whether you’re a full-time resident of Hawaii or among tens of thousands of tourists who visit the islands every year, you likely enjoy being outdoors and taking in the immense beauty of your surroundings. Hawaii is truly one of the most beautiful places on earth. It’s understandable that many residents…
The weather in Hawaii is warm and wonderful year-round, and to take advantage of the great climate, many people choose walking as their main form of transportation. Foot traffic has greatly increased in and around the city of Honolulu especially. It is a fact that accidents will happen when pedestrians and vehicles are…
Although there are more drivers than ever before in Hawaii, most people still travel by foot. Unfortunately, Hawaii has recently been marred by numerous deadly pedestrian accidents. The high number of vehicles sharing roadways could be a reason for the increased numbers of crashes involving pedestrians. Unfortunately, any accident involving a pedestrian is…
For a lot of Hawaii citizens, walking is the main form of transportation. Pedestrians are literally everywhere in towns and cities across the state. As populations continue to increase, more and more pedestrians are put in harm’s way as they attempt to navigate around streets bustling with traffic. In an alarming…