Residents of major cities will often travel by foot. Whether that is their main mode of transportation or are simply traveling to and from their vehicles, the sidewalks and crosswalks are consistently used by pedestrians in Seattle and other cities. While this is a...
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Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
In 2022, pedestrian- and cyclist-involved crashes made up 61% of all fatal crashes
With vehicles growing ever larger and traffic going faster, it is no surprise that car-pedestrian and car-bicycle crashes can be deadly. In fact, SDOT has a “Vision Zero” plan in place that is meant to reduce all types of traffic injuries and deaths to zero by 2030....
Is it dangerous to be a pedestrian in Seattle?
As residents, we all know that Seattle is a walkable city with many attractions and amenities for pedestrians. Unfortunately, as pedestrians, we face some challenges and risks. Seattle Department of Transportation According to the Seattle Department of Transportation,...
Seattle makes changes aimed at making traffic safer
Auto accidents with injuries and death represent an ongoing problem throughout Washington. While many will point to drivers who are increasingly distracted, reckless or under the influence, there are other factors that need to be considered when deciding how to...
Distracted walking can lead to accidents
If you’re apprehended for jaywalking in Seattle, you’re looking at a non-criminal traffic citation – that is, a fine – of $68. While there’s no similar citation for distracted walking in Seattle, distracted walking really is a “thing.” It’s been identified as a...
What are the dangers of driving in Seattle?
Seattle is a beautiful city with many attractions and activities for families. However, with the beauty of our area comes some unique challenges and car accident risks. The weather In our area, one of the main dangers of car accidents is the weather. Seattle is known...
Hit-and-run kills 22-year-old man
Pedestrians in the Seattle area must be careful to watch out for negligent drivers. There are many actions that are considered negligent, such as speeding, distracted driving or driving while intoxicated. This was recently illustrated in a hit-and-run accident that...
Elderly Seattle woman killed in pedestrian accident
Seattle pedestrians are at risk of a serious or deadly collision with a vehicle, and sometimes the vehicle takes off, leaving the injured pedestrian behind. This happened in a recent case involving an 80-year old woman who was killed after being struck by a...
Pedestrian/auto accidents on the rise in Seattle
If you live anywhere in the United States, you can choose one of several modes of transportation. This applies to every area of the United States, including big cities and small towns. If you happen to love to walk and it gets you where you are going, it is a great...
Seattle to get $25.6 million for traffic safety
Seattle will soon get the funds to invest in making our streets safer. According to news reports, the city will get $25.6 million from the federal government as part of the Safe Streets and Roads for All program of grants. The grants, which will go to many local...