Thousands of pedestrians get injured by vehicles running on the road every year. While not all of them end in fatalities, many of them cause a significant impact on the victims. With pedestrian accidents on the rise, it is important to recognize the factors that increase the risk of an accident. It has been observed that springtime causes the most pedestrian accidents.
During the springtime, you must tread carefully on the road. Spring usually brings relief for many people because they do not have to deal with harsh winter conditions anymore, such as ice and snow. However, spring brings a different type of danger. Being aware of them can help lower the chances of being injured. Speak to Albany Personal Injury lawyers to get the compensation you deserve.
Reasons why pedestrian accidents increase in the spring
- People go on road trips more.
Spring is a beautiful season. With the harsh winter gone and warmer conditions coming in, everyone wants to go on pleasant and fun trips with their friends and family. All of these factors make spring the most popular time of the year to go on a road trip. This also means that there will be more cars and motorbikes on the road. The more vehicles on the road, the greater the risk of an accident.
- There is increased traffic of pedestrians and cyclists.
Not only vehicle owners but pedestrians and cyclists also come out a lot more in the springtime after a long wait in the winter. Pedestrians come out more often to go for runs and walk in the morning or to simply get an errand done, such as going to the grocery store. The same goes for cyclists. Naturally, the more pedestrians and cyclists are on the road, the more chances of an accident.
- There are more young drivers on the road.
Springtime is also the time for high school and college students to try driving and go on trips with their friends where they party with alcohol and drugs. There are more chances of young drivers driving while intoxicated. Young drivers are also more likely to use their smartphones, which increases the risk of an accident.
Tips to prevent a pedestrian accident
While nothing can eliminate the risks of an accident as long as there are careless people on the road, following a few safety rules can save your life.
- Pedestrians should wear reflective clothing during the evening and nighttime.
- Motorists should obey traffic laws.
- Drivers should be on the lookout for pedestrians.
