Courtesy of iii.org
Walking is unquestionably good on your well being. But it could be harmful to your life in busy cities, notably in Florida. A examine by Smart Growth America ranked eight Florida metros within the prime 10 after analyzing pedestrian deaths over a 10-year interval.
The group created a Pedestrian Danger Index to check pedestrian security in cities of various dimension, density, and charges of strolling. So, it’s not solely an element of massive cities with extra vehicles and extra strolling. The examine contends it is usually as a result of “poor pedestrian infrastructure,” that means roads are designed to maneuver vehicles together with little thought to folks touring on foot. There is an interactive map on the group’s web site that pinpoints harmful roads close to you.
Statistics on auto crashes present that about 20 % of pedestrian fatalities are brought on by hit-and-run drivers. Did you recognize that uninsured motorist protection in your auto insurance coverage coverage can present safety in case you are hit as a pedestrian? Well, now you recognize.
Here is the rating of the ten most harmful cities for walkers:
- Cape Coral-Ft. Myers
- Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville
- Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford
- Jacksonville
- Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach
- Lakeland-Winter Haven
- Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater
- Jackson, Miss.
- Memphis, Tenn.
- North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton
