Articles Posted in Pedestrian Safety

Alaska Pedestrian Injuries – In 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated that 7,314 pedestrians died in crashes on public roads. This number equals a pedestrian death every 72 minutes. Additionally, more than 68,000 pedestrians sustain injuries in traffic crashes. Unfortunately, it appears Alaska pedestrian injuries are also on the rise. While numbers are preliminary, the Alaska Department…

Alaska Schools Are In Session. This means changes for both foot traffic and vehicle traffic. Two highly dangerous times for Alaskan citizens are: 1) August – the month school starts; and 2) May – the month school lets out. Slow Down Alaska. Please be even more careful while driving and make every effort to ensure…

Alaska Leash Laws – Although Alaska doesn’t enforce a statewide law, most major Alaska cities enforce local leash laws. It is important to have animals under control when outdoors, especially dogs. A restraint or confined area greatly increases the safety of animals. Loose animals endanger not only themselves, but also other animals, people, and property.…

Heads Up Alaska – Summer activities and tourist season bring more foot traffic throughout Alaska. No matter whether you are at home, hiking Alaska’s Trails, or enjoying outdoor activities that Alaska’s summers bring, be present and aware of your surroundings. At Home Even when we know the area, we can become distracted walkers. Fifty-two percent…

Alaska Cell Phone Distractions – Along with the warm weather summer brings, Alaska also sees an uptick in pedestrian activity as the winter’s inhospitable temperatures no longer banish people to the indoors or the warmth of motor vehicles. However, along with more foot traffic comes the greater likelihood of distracted walking. Cell Phone Distractions: The…

Walk Aware Alaska – April showers bring May flowers. For Alaska, May also brings twenty-four hours of sunshine. By the time June makes an appearance, Alaskan summer is in full swing. As summer picks up, roads are becoming more crowded with people walking, biking, running and recreating, which means pedestrian safety is top of mind.…