The Dangers Of Drunk Walking

Posted on | December 29, 2009 | 1 Comment

With New Year’s celebration upon us, everyone is focused on preventing drunk driving. But few consider another dangerous pursuit – drunk walking. In the seventeen years between 1986 and 2002, the single deadliest day for pedestrians was January 1st. 410 pedestrians died and nearly 60% had elevated blood alcohol levels.(1)

Here are some key questions and answers about pedestrian safety compliments of the Insurance Institute (2):

Where are pedestrian crashes most likely to occur?

“Most pedestrian crashes occur in urban areas where pedestrian activity is concentrated. In 2007, 72 percent of pedestrian deaths occurred in urban settings, although there is a higher ratio of deaths to injuries in rural areas because of higher impact speeds on rural roads. (TO CONTINUE …)