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In 2007, 4,820 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in the United States, and another 118,278 pedestrians were injured. This averages one crash-related pedestrian death every 2 hours, and a pedestrian injury every 4 minutes.1 Pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash on each trip.2

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Pedestrians—people who travel by foot, wheelchair, stroller, or similar means—are among the most vulnerable users of the road. Whenever you walk to your destination, take steps to stay safe.

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