When pedestrians are involved in a collision, the most common contributory factor is failing to look properly. This is often in instances where pedestrians are distracted by using a mobile phone or listening to music.
The facts
Pedestrians make up about 24 per cent of road deaths – second only to people in cars.
In 2018, 40% of Greater Manchester killed or seriously injured pedestrian casualties involved failing to look.
The advice
Be safer as a pedestrian by keeping your head up and paying attention to your surroundings.
See advice from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and the government.
There's more to see and do as Greater Manchester reopens.
If you're having a day or night out, please plan ahead to get there and back safely.
Safe streets save lives in Greater Manchester
Local authorities are using temporary pop-up measures to give pedestrians and cyclists more space.
Have fun on the transport network at home
We’ve produced a range of fun and creative activities including colouring in, word searches and quizzes
There's more to see and do as Greater Manchester reopens.
If you're having a day or night out, please plan ahead to get there and back safely.
Safe streets save lives in Greater Manchester
Local authorities are using temporary pop-up measures to give pedestrians and cyclists more space.
Have fun on the transport network at home
We’ve produced a range of fun and creative activities including colouring in, word searches and quizzes