36% of pedestrian fatalities resulted in positive blood alcohol content (BAC) samples, with an average of 0.19%.
SOURCE: 2012-2018 PUERTO RICO FATALITIES
The profile of pedestrian fatalities is: a 55-year-old male walking along the roadway.
SOURCE: 2012-2018 PUERTO RICO FATALITIES
Only 10% of pedestrian fatalities occurred at intersections.
SOURCE: 2012-2018 PUERTO RICO FATALITIES
Police reported "Pedestrian Violation" in 88% of fatal and injury pedestrian-related crashes.
SOURCE: 2012-2018 PUERTO RICO FATALITIES
Reduce the 5-year average of pedestrian fatalities from 100 to 92 within the next 5 years.
Reduce the 5-year average number of serious pedestrian injuries from 311 to 277 within the next 5 years
Reduce the number of pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries.
5-year average of pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries.
Efforts to reduce this tragic trend in Puerto Rico must be strengthened if we are to reduce the steady rate of pedestrian fatalities.
Understanding this need and spreading the message at all levels and sectors is the most important task for the implementation cycle of this SHSP.
Improve roadway infrastructure to accommodate people who are walking (e.g., add sidewalks, install lighting, raised crosswalks, pedestrian-only phases at intersections, etc.).
Educate the public about the impact of people hit on public roads while walking.
Modify the driver identification/licensing system to facilitate pedestrian enforcement.
Incorporate pedestrian safety into land use planning and other local plans and design guidelines (e.g., ACT Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, LRTP, etc.).
Strengthen educational programs at all levels.
Assess the needs for compliance with traffic laws and regulations for people walking on public roads.
Provide assistance to communities and non-profit organizations for the development and implementation of local road safety improvement projects.