Never step in front of this car without recognition from the driver. Women face more safety problems and must always be careful when running alone. The early morning hours seem to be a time when perverts are out. The best ideas are to run only in areas that you know are safe, and run with a companion or companions. Try to hook up with other runners or get a canine companion.
Dogs can be fun to run with and great protection.
They need to be trained for endurance, should run on a leash and never disagree with you. The Oregon Road Runners and other dealers have alarms available that you can set off to alert others. It would be a good idea to sign up for a personal safety program. These are often available from local Police departments. When running on any kind of slick or uneven surface, there is risk of injury both from falling and from altered running style.