< Back to Previous Page Report On Pedestrain Accidents In City Of Greensboro NC A summary of the findings for the City of Greensboro contained within this report is as follows: There were 556 crashes involving pedestrians, 23 resulted in fatalities The pedestrian was partially at fault 9.7% of the time The motorist was partially at fault 13.3% of the time 15.6% of pedestrians in crashes were impaired from drugs, alcohol, or medicine 4.5% of motorists were known to be impaired by medicine, alcohol, or drugs 18.3% of the crashes resulted in fatal or incapacitating injury 57.4% of crashes were in the daylight 74.8% of crashes were on a 2-lane, undivided, two-way road Traffic control (e.g., traffic signal or STOP sign) was present at 25.2% of crashes Only 1.59% of juvenile crashes involved play vehicles (e.g., scooters, skateboards, etc.) The analysis contained in the study also concluded that the majority of crashes involving pedestrians occurred on thoroughfares. This is in large part due to increased speeds, numerous driveway cuts, and a lack of pedestrian facilities. Generally, the analysis concluded the location where crashes were most likely to occur and under what conditions.  Collector Streets: 17% Local Streets: 14% The report concludes with a set of action items including the strengthening of existing ordinances, public awareness campaign, and expansion of the existing sidewalk network.

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