Several groups are at high risk of being hit in a pedestrian crash. Young children are frequently struck in the neighborhood streets near their homes. Healthy older adults are often struck, usually while crossing streets legally in crosswalks or by cars making turns.
Many crashes involve pedestrians who have been drinking or are drunk .
Finally, the challenge of crossing major multiple lane arterial streets can make a casualty of even a fit, healthy and alert adult. Bad weather, driving too fast, inattention by driver or walker can make situations worse.