Pedestrian Safety Campaign
Traffic safety campaigns
Pedestrians are especially vulnerable to serious and deadly injuries in a crash. Although pedestrians are involved in only one percent of traffic crashes in Texas, they account for 19 percent of all roadway fatalities. In 2024, there were 6,095 crashes involving pedestrians in our state, resulting in 772 pedestrian deaths. Another 1,455 pedestrians were seriously injured.
The top factors contributing to traffic crashes in Texas involving pedestrians are:
- Pedestrians failing to yield the right-of-way to vehicles
- Drivers failing to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians
- Driver inattention
- Speeding
No matter how you explore Texas, we can help each other stay safe on the road. TxDOT offers the safety tips below to prevent a deadly encounter.
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For pedestrians
- Cross the street only at intersections or crosswalks.
- Make eye contact with drivers before crossing. Don’t assume traffic will stop for you.
- Follow all traffic and crosswalk signals. Look left, right, then left again before crossing the street.
- Stick to sidewalks. If there isn't one, walk facing traffic on the left side unless it's obstructed or unsafe.
- When walking, put away your phone or earbuds that take your attention off the road.
- Stay visible. Wear reflective materials and use a flashlight when it's dark.
For drivers
- Stay alert. Look out for pedestrians everywhere, at all times.
- Stop and yield for pedestrians in crosswalks.
- When turning, yield the right of way to pedestrians.
- Be cautious when passing stopped vehicles that can block your view of pedestrians.
- Put your phone away before you begin driving, so you're prepared if pedestrians enter your path.
- Follow the posted speed limits and adjust your speed to conditions.
- Be especially careful if you drive a large SUV or pickup truck. They have large blind spots in front that can make it hard to see pedestrians.