Pedestrian Safety Campaign

Pedestrian deaths are continuing to rise in Texas and now account for nearly one in five of all traffic fatalities. In 2020, there were 4,852 crashes involving pedestrians in our state, resulting in 1,211 serious injuries and 731 deaths, a nine percent increase in pedestrian fatalities over the previous year.

The top factors contributing to traffic crashes in Texas involving pedestrians are:

Pedestrians failing to yield the right-of-way to vehicles
Driver inattention
Drivers failing to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians
Speeding

Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable road users because they aren’t equipped with protective equipment such as airbags, seat belts, and bumpers. All of us share a responsibility to follow the rules of the road and bring the number of pedestrian fatalities to zero. TxDOT offers the safety tips below to prevent a deadly encounter.

For drivers:

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, especially when turning
Stop for pedestrians at crosswalks
Be cautious when passing stopped buses or other vehicles
Avoid distractions and put your phone away

For pedestrians:

Cross the street only at intersections or crosswalks. Look left, right, then left again before crossing
Make eye contact with drivers before crossing. Don’t assume drivers see you
Obey all traffic and crosswalk signals
Use the sidewalk. If there is not one, walk on the left side of the road facing oncoming traffic
When walking, put away electronic devices that take your eyes and ears off the road

Video

Pedestrians (English, Español)
Drivers (English, Español)

TV and Radio

You vs. You - Pedestrian (English, Español)
You vs. You - Driver (English, Español)
"Tired Faces" TV PSA (English, Español)
Airbags Radio PSA (English, Español)
Body Shop Radio PSA (English, Español)

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