The Brief

ORLANDO - Across the country, pedestrian injuries and fatalities remain high. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), every 72 minutes a pedestrian dies on U.S. roadways.

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October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and the NHTSA is urging drivers to slow down and be alert for pedestrians.

More pedestrians will be out towards the end of the month for Halloween with families trick-or-treating with children who may not be aware of surrounding traffic and dart into the street.

Drivers Urged to Protect Pedestrians

What you can do:

The NHTSA offers these driving tips to keep pedestrians and drivers safe:

By the numbers:

Pedestrian fatalities remain high in the United States, accounting for 18% of all traffic fatalities in

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