According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2020, 6,516 pedestrians were killed and nearly 55,000 pedestrians were injured nationwide. According to Oklahoma Highway Safety, 104 pedestrians died in traffic accidents in 2021. Another 149 pedestrians had serious injuries. The leading categories of Oklahoma pedestrian fatalities were at non-intersections, darting, walking with traffic, improper crossing, and crossing at intersections. Pedestrians are simply no match for the weight and metal of even the smallest vehicle.