ALLENTOWN PA PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS
Every year 5,000 pedestrians are killed by motor vehicles and another 75,000 are injured. 80% of all pedestrians that were struck were injured while crossing at a non-intersection.
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pedestrians have the right-of-way over motorists in a crosswalk area.
In 2023, Pennsylvania saw 3,199 pedestrian crashes with 186 fatalities statewide. Lehigh County as a whole recorded 4,541 traffic crashes and 26 fatalities (all vehicle types), though a specific pedestrian breakdown isn’t available.
Per-capita impact: With 136 pedestrian crashes and 5 fatalities in 2023, Allentown faces a significant pedestrian safety challenge.
Trends: Fatal pedestrian-involved incidents were high in 2022 (5 deaths) and remained concerning into 2023.
High-injury crash clusters: 284 severe crash events (fatal or serious injury) occurred citywide from 2019–2023.
Pedestrians are particularly vulnerable when crossing or walking along major roadways, especially at intersections and along high-speed arterials. lehighvalleynews.com. allentownpa.gov. pa.gov.
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Intersection and visibility issues—such as short on-ramps and limited sightlines at locations like Route 309 & Tilghman Street—have been identified as common accident points in Allentown. Other major roadways to be observant as a pedestrian to avoid being struck are: Hamilton Street, Tilghman Street, Hanover Avenue, Union Boulevard, Martin Luther King Hwy, Stefko Blvd., Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus Ave, S. 4th St., Walbert Ave., N. 19th St, Chew St., N. 17th St., Ott St.,. Linden St.
If you have been injured due to a driver's negligence contact an Easton PA personal injury lawyer.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries or death as a result of an Allentown PA accident or a Lehigh County accident, it is important to protect your legal rights. Review the "10 Rules to follow if you are in an accident" instructions provided. Then call an Allentown PA pedestrian accident lawyer and Allentown PA pedestrian accident attorney whose firm handles Lehigh County pedestrian accident cases resulting in serious injuries and death.
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