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Walking in the winter in Maryland can be an adventure, especially if there's snow on the ground. However, this is a time of the year when accidents could occur that are weather-related due to slippery conditions on sidewalks and other surfaces. The following are a few...
Pedestrians find themselves at risk in Maryland and throughout the United States. Anyone walking near or crossing a street in the state remains in proximity to moving vehicles, placing them potentially in harm's way. Pedestrian accident statistics raise concerns...
Walking is a great way to get around. However, as a Maryland pedestrian, you have a higher risk of accidents. With fall around the corner, there’s also an increase in pedestrian injuries and deaths. Pedestrian accidents occur more in the fall The fall marks a time...
All Maryland residents should feel safe while out walking. However, more pedestrians than ever are dying in collisions with large vehicles. More people are choosing larger vehicles Although smaller, compact cars were once the go-to set of wheels, more drivers have...
Many assume pedestrians only find themselves in danger when crossing intersections in busy metropolitan areas, and they would be correct. Truthfully, Maryland pedestrians face accident risks anytime near motor vehicles, even in parking lots. Interstate highways...
Crossing the street is a routine activity for millions of people. Some might not realize that walking into an intersection at a green light may prove fatal. An unfortunate number of drivers in Maryland simply do not follow common-sense safety rules. Being in a rush to...
Maryland was among 44 states that saw a massive increase in traffic fatalities throughout 2021. The total number of fatal crashes was 42,915. This total was an increase of 10.5% over the previous year's figure of 38,824. In addition, the number of pedestrians killed...
A new study released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) revealed some disturbing facts. One of its results was that the number of pedestrian deaths rose throughout 2021. According to the study, 20 people were hit and killed by vehicles, each and every...
If asked to come up with an image of a car accident, someone may understandably envision a crash between two vehicles. However, not everyone thinks a crash may exclusively involve a car and a pedestrian. Yet, many accidents in Maryland involve vehicles and people...