REVEALED: Top 10 states leading in pedestrian fatalities: #1-5 California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, New York

A recent study by The Schiller Kessler Group, a leading personal injury law firm, has revealed the top 10 states leading in pedestrian fatalities. It’s a shocking, and saddening statistic, but we hope in pointing this out, action will be taken.

Read the full study here

The top 10 states are:

1. California: 1,158 deaths

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2. Texas: 797 deaths

3. Florida: 773 deaths

4. Georgia: 345 deaths

5. New York: 303 deaths

6. Arizona: 295 deaths

7. North Carolina: 257 deaths

8. Tennessee: 210 deaths

9. Illinois: 191 deaths

10. Louisiana: 181 deaths

Factors that play a huge part (Key statistics and data)

Many things cause pedestrian deaths, but four main reasons stand out:

• Speed: The faster a car goes, the more likely a person will die if hit. If a vehicle is traveling at 58 miles per hour, there is a 90% chance that a pedestrian struck will not survive.

• Vehicle type: Larger vehicles cause more severe injuries. In 2022, various vehicles caused the following pedestrian fatalities:

  • SUVs, pickups, and vans: 2,945 deaths

  • Cars, sedans, and coupes: 2,196 deaths

  • Other or unknown vehicle types: 836 deaths

  • Large trucks: 390 deaths

  • Buses: 41 deaths

• Where it happens: High-capacity roads with speed limits between 45-55 mph, multi-lane intersections, and areas near commercial districts are common sites for pedestrian fatalities.

• Alcohol: Impairment plays a major role. In 2022, 48% of pedestrian fatalities involved alcohol, with 30% of pedestrians and 18% of drivers exceeding the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit at the time of the crash.