[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/warnetthallen.com\/pedestrian-fatalities-still-concern-bc-roads\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/warnetthallen.com\/pedestrian-fatalities-still-concern-bc-roads\/","headline":"Pedestrian Fatalities Still a Concern on BC Roads","name":"Pedestrian Fatalities Still a Concern on BC Roads","description":"Drivers need to be watchful for pedestrians when driving around Vancouver and British Columbia, especially during the winter months. Slick roads and poor visibility make it harder for drivers to maneuver and stop safely, putting pedestrians at increased risk of injury. Why Are Pedestrians More Prone to Road Fatalities Than Motorists? Pedestrians are more likely […]","datePublished":"2022-03-04","dateModified":"2024-09-01","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/warnetthallen.com\/author\/warnetthallen\/#Person","name":"Warnett Hallen LLP","url":"https:\/\/warnetthallen.com\/author\/warnetthallen\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/05de9a8db316c941221d843d580903732966b9f3f8c338734c57a8535aba495e?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/05de9a8db316c941221d843d580903732966b9f3f8c338734c57a8535aba495e?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Warnett Hallen LLP","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/warnetthallen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/logo.png","url":"https:\/\/warnetthallen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/logo.png","width":406,"height":65}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/warnetthallen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pedestrian-Fatalities-Still-a-Concern-on-BC-Roads.png","url":"https:\/\/warnetthallen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pedestrian-Fatalities-Still-a-Concern-on-BC-Roads.png","height":600,"width":800},"url":"https:\/\/warnetthallen.com\/pedestrian-fatalities-still-concern-bc-roads\/","about":["Accident & Injury","Car Accident Lawyer","Driving Safety","Pedestrian Safety","Personal Injury Lawyer","Road Safety"],"wordCount":484,"articleBody":"Drivers need to be watchful for pedestrians when driving around Vancouver and British Columbia, especially during the winter months. Slick roads and poor visibility make it harder for drivers to maneuver and stop safely, putting pedestrians at increased risk of injury.Why Are Pedestrians More Prone to Road Fatalities Than Motorists?Pedestrians are more likely to be seriously injured or killed in an accident for one simple reason: Cars are much larger and heavier than people. Even a relatively small passenger car weighs about 2,000 pounds or more. This means that vehicles are hit with tremendous force in a collision, even at low speeds. Because pedestrians have nothing to protect them in the event of a crash, they are the ones who typically suffer severe or possibly fatal injuries.What Percentage of Fatal Accidents Involve Pedestrians?Data from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) show that 249 people died in car accidents across the province in one recent year. Of those 249 fatalities, 35 were pedestrians \u2015 14 percent of all traffic deaths for that year.Most Dangerous Intersections for Pedestrians in VancouverThe Vancouver Sun analyzed police crash data over several years to identify where pedestrian accidents are most common in the Vancouver metro area. According to the Sun\u2019s findings, the most dangerous intersections for pedestrians in the Vancouver metro area are:Downtown Vancouver \u2014Main and Hastings StreetsNorth Vancouver \u2014 Capilano Street and Marine DrivePort Coquitlam \u2014 Lougheed Highway and Westwood StreetCoquitlam \u2014 Lougheed Highway and North RoadBurnaby \u2014 Boundary and Kingsway StreetsNew Westminster \u2014 Boyd and Howes StreetsRichmond \u2014 No. 3 Road and Granville AvenueSurrey \u2014 104th Avenue and King George BoulevardDelta \u2014 120th Street and 72nd AvenueTips for DriversIf you\u2019re driving in Vancouver, here are some tips to follow to minimize your chances of hitting a pedestrian:Focus on the road by putting away potential distractions, like your phone.Yield to pedestrians when you\u2019re approaching intersections or transit stops.Be patient at stops. A vehicle ahead may be waiting for a pedestrian to cross.Slow down in winter weather. Slippery roads and falling snow can make it difficult to stop and decrease visibility.Watch for pedestrians crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or intersection.Take extra care to watch for pedestrians at night.Tips for PedestriansBe vigilant at intersections and crosswalks. Don\u2019t cross the street unless you\u2019re sure drivers see you.Do not cross the street outside of crosswalks and intersections, if possible.Always obey traffic signals and posted pedestrian signs.Don\u2019t walk while distracted. Take your headphones off and put your phone away while crossing the street.Wear reflective clothing at night to make it easier for drivers to see you.Talk to a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Vancouver, BCWere you injured while walking in BC? Contact Warnett Hallen LLP for a free consultation with a Vancouver pedestrian accident lawyer. 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