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• Pedestrian Traffic Deaths in U.S. Remain Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels: Report

  April 1, 2026

  Darian Hauf

  Despite seeing a year-over-year decline, a new Governors Highway Safety Association report indicates more than 3,000 pedestrians were killed on U.S. roads in the first half of 2025, which remains higher than pre-pandemic levels.

• Bus Stop Accident Risks Highest for Pedestrians at Midblock Locations: Study

  December 16, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Midblock bus stops pose a fivefold higher risk of fatal pedestrian crashes, highlighting dangers faced by public transit users who often must cross the street during their trips.

• Driver-Side Blind Spots Linked to Rising Number of Pedestrian Deaths: Report

  December 9, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  New research shows that driver-side blind spots covering more than 30% of a vehicle’s view are linked to a 70% increase in left-turn pedestrian crash risk.

• Auto Accident Risks Significantly Increase Following Concussion Injury: Study

  November 11, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  New research suggests people face the highest risk of auto accidents within the first month after a concussion, with elevated crash risks lasting for up to a decade after the initial injury.

• Pedestrian Braking Systems Do Not Always Register Nighttime Reflective Clothing: AAA

  October 27, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  A new study warns that the reliability of pedestrian automatic emergency braking systems can vary considerably during nighttime driving, putting roadside workers and pedestrians at risk.

• Crash Reduction Can Be Increased by Use of Sidewalks, Crosswalks and Lighting: Study

  May 22, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  New research indicates that improving roadway lighting and adding crosswalks may enhance pedestrian and driver safety more effectively than altering the road’s physical layout.

• Daylight Saving Time Changes Could Affect Drivers’ Safety: IIHS

  April 23, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  A new study has found that biannual daylight saving time shifts do not necessarily improve roadway safety, with researchers urging policymakers to prioritize proven solutions.

• Pedestrians Less Likely To Activate More Effective Types of Crosswalk Beacons: IIHS

  January 27, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Although drivers are more likely to yield to pedestrian hybrid beacons (PHBs) at crosswalks, pedestrians are less likely to activate them compared to rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs), which are more effective at getting traffic to slow or stop, researchers conclude.

• High-Visibility Clothing Could Make Pedestrians Invisible to Self-Driving Cars: IIHS

  January 14, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  New research suggests that clothing designed to make pedestrians stand out to human drivers may make them invisible to automated crash prevention systems.

• Pedestrian Injury Severity Increases With Height of Vehicles: IIHS

  December 27, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  The height of a vehicle hood's leading edge significantly increases both the overall risk of pedestrian injury and the severity of injuries caused by impact speed in an auto accident, according to new research.