October is Pedestrian Safety Month

During October, USDOT and NHTSA celebrate National Pedestrian Safety Month, which is especially timely as more pedestrians will be out enjoying cooler evenings and towards the end of the month for Halloween evening.

NHTSA offers these driving tips to keep everyone safe:
• Use extra caution when driving in hard-to-see conditions — 76% of pedestrian fatalities in 2024 occurred in the dark.

• Follow the speed limit, especially around people on the street, around schools, and in neighborhoods where children are present.

• Drive sober — alcohol use (for the driver and/or pedestrian) was reported in 43% of all fatal pedestrian crashes in 2024.

• Always stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.

• Look out for pedestrians everywhere and minimize blind spots.

• Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. There may be people crossing where drivers can’t see.