Anyone can get injured in a pedestrian accident. However, there are some people who are at a greater risk for getting injured in an accident than others.
People who are in a hurry to get where they are going are less likely to look before crossing the street. That is why they are at a greater risk for getting injured.
The time of day one crosses the street can also increase his or her chances of getting hit. Most fatal pedestrian accidents occur between the hours of 6 p.m. and 12 a.m. Impaired driver vision is one of the reasons pedestrians are more likely to be injured while crossing the street at night.
Alcohol intoxication also plays a role in pedestrian accidents. It is estimated that 40 percent of pedestrians who are involved in a fatal car accident were intoxicated at the time of the accident. Pedestrian accidents are more likely to occur at non-intersections.
Age is another risk factor for pedestrian accidents. Children who are under the age of 14 make up 58 percent of fatal pedestrian accidents. Although people who are over the age of 65 only make up 12 percent of the population, they make up 16 percent of fatal pedestrian accidents.