Understanding Pedestrian Accidents
Statistics, fault scenarios, and settlement factors
2026 Pedestrian Statistics
7,500
Deaths/Year
75%
At Night
84%
In Urban Areas
32%
Alcohol Involved
Injury Types & Avg Settlements
| Injury Type | Avg Settlement |
|---|---|
Minor Injuries Bruises, minor fractures, soft tissue | $50,000 |
Moderate Injuries Broken bones, lacerations requiring surgery | $150,000 |
Severe Injuries Multiple fractures, internal injuries | $500,000 |
Catastrophic Injuries TBI, spinal cord, permanent disability | $1,500,000 |
Wrongful Death Fatal pedestrian accident | $2,500,000 |
Risk Factors
- • 75% occur at night
- • 84% in urban areas
- • 20% are hit-and-run
- • 32% involve alcohol
Fault Scenarios
- • Driver 100% at Fault: 1x
- • Driver 75% at Fault: 0.75x
- • Driver 50% at Fault: 0.5x
- • Pedestrian Jaywalking: 0.35x
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Based on NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and CDC Pedestrian Safety 2026 data