I grew up there in the 60’s and 70’s... Pesdestrian accidents back then was almost nonexistent... And that’s because much of the responsibility to cross a clear highway rested mostly upon on the pedestrian. Now nowadays, you have to watch for them darting into moving traffic from anywhere. They think they have the right of way... Its difficult to come to a complete stop @ 35 mph in one or two seconds. Pedestrians should enter the highway with caution when traffic is reasonably clear. Don’t depend on the motorist to slam on his breaks and cause a pile up and possibly killing someone...