There are two kinds of pedestrians... the quick and the dead. Thomas Dewar
That might sound like a shocking quote to begin a podcast but it’s deadly serious and necessary.
In 2021, there were nearly 7,500 pedestrian deaths in the United States, equivalent to roughly 20 deaths each day. Let me repeat that, in 2021, there were nearly 7,500 pedestrian deaths, equivalent to roughly 20 deaths each day.
It's a major part of a growing problem which has seen a steadily increasing trend of pedestrian deaths.
More and more, both drivers and pedestrians are distracted.
It’s been well-documented that drivers are distracted by their devices leading to a rise in traffic crashes.
Website: Walking for Health and Fitness
Top 3 Causes of Pedestrian Deaths:
- The number one cause is speeding.
As pedestrians, we have no control the first two factors.
So, let’s focus and learn what we can do to avoid distractions on the roads to stay safe and put these safety practices into action.
Taking precautions is a must when walking. Let’s face it, you most likely will be walking in your neighborhood and whether urban, suburban, or rural, a good deal of the time you will be walking on or very near a road.
Also, you may find yourself walking at night, or walking in un-crowded isolated areas.
Fact: Nearly 70 percent of all pedestrian accidents happen at night.
Don’t become a statistic! Before you head out on your next walk, put these 22 walking safety tips into practice. One of them may save your life.
In this episode we covered Safety First!
This is the most important consideration when you go out for a walk. You need to stay safe.
As I talked about in the opening, taking precautions is a must when walking so let’s learn these 22 walking safety tips and begin putting them into practice.
I’ll repeat myself, If you take away only two things from this episode it’s this:
- Always walk facing traffic.
These two steps alone will greatly reduce pedestrian fatalities.
More Walking Information Links from this Episode:
- Free Downloads from this Episode:
- Walking Logbook Journal: Weekly Insights 1, 2, & 3
Learn My Core-Four Health and Fitness Principles:- Walking for Health and Fitness Complete Program
National Weather Service links to heat index and wind chill:
- https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/html/heatindex.shtml
Links to Frank's Walking Videos:
- In Case of Emergency Medical ID | Walking Tip of the Day
Other Links Mentioned in the Episode:
- My Virtual Walk Around the United States
Social Media Links for Walking for Health and Fitness:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/walkingforhealthandfitnessprogram
Walking for Health and Fitness Podcast Website
Thanks for listening; walk on!
