Statistics on Children Hit by Cars
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Understanding the Risks: Children and Traffic Accidents
Summary:
While cars can be fascinating, with models like the Ultima GTR reaching 0 to 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds, there's a crucial safety concern involving children and traffic accidents. Reducing child injuries and fatalities caused by cars should be a priority. One effective way to enhance children's street safety is to slow down traffic.
Key Points to Consider:
In the 1970s, nearly 90% of children within a mile of school walked or biked there. By 2001, that number fell to 63%, influenced by traffic dangers, neighborhood crime, and school distances. This shift has led to a tripling in the number of cars driving to schools since 1969, with morning traffic seeing a 30% increase during school sessions. Notably, 20-25% of morning traffic consists of parents driving their kids to school.
Interestingly, despite this rise in traffic, child pedestrian fatalities have decreased. In 1995, there were nearly 1.5 child pedestrian deaths per 100,000 kids, which dropped to just over 0.5 by 2002. Injuries also declined significantly. From 1987-2000, the pedestrian injury and death rate for children under 14 decreased by about 50%, while cyclist injuries dropped by 60%. This is attributed to reduced biking and walking among children. However, these statistics do not eliminate the necessity of traffic moderation for child safety.
Other important statistics include:
- A 1999 study found nearly two-thirds of drivers exceeded speed limits in school zones during peak hours.
- Many drivers ignored stop signs in school zones and residential areas, highlighting the urgent need to slow down traffic.
- Interestingly, parents of school children did not cause any accidents near schools.
While cars continue to mesmerize with their impressive designs and speeds, the most critical figures are those that prioritize slowing down traffic to ensure children's safety on the streets.
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