Is it safe to walk at 10pm?

By analyzing injury and fatality statistic from various agencies and collating time of day with pedestrian strikes, the agencies discovered that the most dangerous time to walk is between 6 PM and Midnight. That six-hour stretch of evening/night is when well over 50% of all pedestrian accident occur.



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You will be safest if you stick to pedestrian pathways or sidewalks when walking at night. Always make sure you are highly visible and alert while walking. Do: Walk against traffic if you're in the street. If possible, walk on the sidewalk.

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Avoid walking or running alone at night. Instead go walking or jogging with a friend. Don't use headphones while walking, driving or jogging. Always walk in well-lighted areas.

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The third timeframe in which you should avoid taking walks is just after midnight, between 12 a.m. and 3 a.m. Ten to 20% of accidents (depending on the time of year) occur during this time because most bars close around 2 a.m.; between the increased chance of drivers being intoxicated and the hazards of driving at ...

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