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.
Do your bit
As people return to work and school, we have the information you need to make smart and safe travel choices.
A Greater Manchester-wide Clean Air Zone is coming
You can help shape the final plans from 8 October
Safe streets save lives in Greater Manchester
Local authorities are using temporary pop-up measures to give pedestrians and cyclists more space.
If you can, travel contactless, use the app or buy online
If you are travelling on Metrolink, you can now get a receipt when you travel contactless.
Do your bit
As people return to work and school, we have the information you need to make smart and safe travel choices.
A Greater Manchester-wide Clean Air Zone is coming
You can help shape the final plans from 8 October
If you can, travel contactless, use the app or buy online
If you are travelling on Metrolink, you can now get a receipt when you travel contactless.
Safe streets save lives in Greater Manchester
Local authorities are using temporary pop-up measures to give pedestrians and cyclists more space.