Pedestrian fatalities comprise about 20 percent of all traffic deaths in Maryland. Credit: Eddie Welker/Flickr
Pedestrian fatalities comprise about 20 percent of all traffic deaths in Maryland. Credit: Eddie Welker/Flickr

October is the most dangerous month for pedestrian and bicyclist injuries for the Baltimore area. Local police departments say they will be increasing enforcement as part of the Look Alive campaign.

A total of 142 pedestrians in the Baltimore region were involved in crashes with vehicles last October.

While pedestrian accidents are on the decline, there are still multiple factors that make October the worst month, according to Baltimore County Police Sgt. Mike Smith.

Read more at WYPR.

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *