The intersection of Olmstead and Seward Avenues in the Bronx is known as being dangerous for pedestrians. This part of New York has long been notorious as an area where a disproportionate number of crashes have occurred, and 2022 is shaping up to be yet another bloody...
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Pedestrian Accidents
Walkability scores don’t really measure pedestrian-friendliness
Residents of New York may want to learn more about what walkability scores really mean and how they affect pedestrian safety and other factors. These scores are mainly based on what destinations surround a neighborhood rather than on how safe and comfortable they are...
Mayor addresses pedestrian safety concerns
Crossing the street in New York City can be extremely dangerous for pedestrians, especially in areas that haven’t been designed with pedestrian safety in mind. Statistically, the most dangerous places for pedestrians are crosswalks where 55% of pedestrian fatalities...
How to avoid pedestrian accidents involving older people
An older person may be more likely to have vision, hearing or other impairments that may make it harder to stay safe as a pedestrian. Therefore, it is imperative that you are extra careful if you see an elderly person walking on the sidewalk or making an attempt to...
How dangerous is Staten Island for pedestrians?
All five boroughs in New York City come with challenges for pedestrian safety. The sheer volume of drivers along with people walking about often increases the chances of accidents. However, one particular area may present the most significant risk of dangers, and that...
Worst area of the city for pedestrians and cyclists
Have you ever seen a white bike displayed along a New York City sidewalk and wondered what it was? A "ghost bike" is a memorial for a bicyclist who was killed by a motorist while riding. Unfortunately, one borough is notorious for its many ghost bikes. The Bronx has a...
Is New York facing a pedestrian accident crisis?
Living in a central metropolitan area comes with several concerns. Among the worries that pedestrians face is the potential for a catastrophic accident. With many cars and motorbikes traveling near people walking or jogging, the chances of an accident could be...
Consider safety when building a walking route
When pedestrians are involved in car accidents, their damages are significantly more severe than vehicle drivers or passengers. Every walking route in New York must be designed with optimal safety in mind. Proximity to busy roads and highways The first factor to...
New York is dangerous for pedestrians
Things are getting much more dangerous for pedestrians across the entire country, and New York City is no different. In fact, four of the five boroughs in the city are now among the most dangerous places in the country for pedestrians. The underlying factors causing...
Trends that endanger pedestrians
Traffic flow and speed limits have always been a concern for city planners as well as motorists. While there’s a lot that has been done to help traffic run as smoothly as possible, it has been at the detriment to pedestrians in Queens and the Bronx and throughout the...