Many people are surprised to learn that only a relatively small portion of pedestrian accidents occur at intersections. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), only about a quarter of fatal pedestrian accidents involve intersections. IIHS data also indicate that:
Most pedestrian accidents occur in urban settings.
While less pedestrian accidents occur in rural settings, accidents in rural areas are more likely to be fatal.
The most common scenario in pedestrian accidents is a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle traveling straight on a road with a speed limit below 40 mph.