Pedestrian deaths have decreased 38 percent since 1975. Still more than 1 of every 10 people who dies in a crash is a pedestrian. Most of the deaths as well as about 70,000 pedestrian injuries each year occur in urban areas.

Who's at the highest risk?
Children younger than 16 are at the highest risk of being struck by motor vehicles, and those ages 10 to 15 have the highest injury rates in the collisions. Older pedestrians (people 70+ years old) are struck less often than children, but they're more likely to die if they're involved in collisions. Seven of every 10 pedestrians killed in crashes are males.

Where are the collisions most likely to occur?
About 7 of every 10 pedestrian deaths occur on urban streets, where pedestrian activity is concentrated. However, intersections aren't the most hazardous urban locations. About 3 of every 4 pedestrian deaths occur at other locations, including mid-block, where vehicle speeds are likely to be faster and motorists aren't expecting to have to stop.

When's the riskiest day of the week? Time of day?
Pedestrian deaths are more likely to occur on Fridays and Saturdays. The riskiest time is from 6 pm to midnight. Extending daylight saving time year round could reduce fatal pedestrian crashes by more than 700 each year. For answers to 9 questions about collisions involving pedestrians, go to iihs.org/research.