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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, when it comes to accidents that result in pedestrian fatalities, the number of accidents per year is heavily correlated with the time of day. Approximately 75% of accidents resulting in pedestrian fatalities occur during periods of dawn, dusk, or night

Pedestrian visibility seems to play a part

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Saying it's pedestrian visibility is victim blaming, and putting the onus to act on those hurt. If it's legal for a pedestrian to be near the road, the driver should be anticipating their presence and driving accordingly