Bicycle and Pedestrian Involved Crashes in New Jersey: A Closer Look at Crashes Involving Children and Youth
Pedestrians and cyclists face a higher risk of severe injury or death in crashes compared to motorists. In New Jersey, there were nearly 6,000 crashes that involved pedestrians and cyclists under the age of 18 years old between 2016 and 2020. Fifty (50) children lost their lives being struck by a vehicle while walking or biking. Around half of bicycle/pedestrian crashes involving children occurred within 0.25 miles of a school, many of which were in overburdened communities. Implementing Complete Streets strategies and traffic calming measures is crucial for improving safety. This study was funded by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) with funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).