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The Top 5 Ways Drivers Kill Pedestrians in The United States
| Driver Behaviour/Action (resulting in a fatality) | Percentage of Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hit & run | 19.8% |
| 2 | Driving over posted speed limit | 9.9% |
| 3 | Failure to yield right of way to pedestrians | 9.3% |
| 4 | Driver under the influence of drugs or alcohol | 9.0% |
| 5 | Driver inattention | 7.3% |
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Death Statistics, The United States, Traffic Accident Statistics
Sources: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (2008). "National Pedestrian Crash Report".
List Notes: Data is top 5 driver behaviour/actions which contribute to pedestrian fatalities in a crash with an automobile. Data is for the United States for the year 2008.
Sources: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (2008). "National Pedestrian Crash Report".
List Notes: Data is top 5 driver behaviour/actions which contribute to pedestrian fatalities in a crash with an automobile. Data is for the United States for the year 2008.
