This happens constantly. I picked the search results for kids and crosswalk on the first page, but there were several more with kids not in crosswalks, and adults, some with deaths.
Cars striking pedestrians happens everywhere. However, in other developed countries, the rate has been in decline for like 50 years. The US was in decline until the late 90s, or sometime in the 2000s. It then started to rise, and the rise began increasing in rate. Now the US is a drastic stand out for how many pedestrians are hit, especially fatally, compared to countries of relatively similar infrastructure development.
4’ is nothing, many of them where I live (which is actually featured in one of the above articles) come up to my almost-avg-height shoulders, and a good number are even higher
This happens constantly. I picked the search results for kids and crosswalk on the first page, but there were several more with kids not in crosswalks, and adults, some with deaths.
Forest Hills Residents Call for Safety Measures After Crosswalk Collision Injures 2 Kids https://queensledger.com/2026/10/06/forest-hills-residents-call-for-safety-measures-after-crosswalk-collision-injures-2-kids/
6 days ago
On September 28 around 4:28 pm, two children — a brother and sister — were struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Metropolitan Ave and 70th Ave in Forest Hills.
2 children injured after being struck by vehicle in Redford Township https://www.wxyz.com/news/2-children-injured-after-being-struck-by-vehicle-in-redford-township
4 days ago
The Redford Township Police Department said the victims were crossing Beech Daly around 4:00 p.m. outside of a designated crosswalk when they were struck by a pickup truck.
Hit‑and‑run driver wanted after 12‑year‑old seriously injured in Garland crosswalk crash, police say https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/garland-hit-and-run-12-year-old-electric-scooter-crosswalk-investigation-august-2026/
7 days ago
Authorities are urging witnesses and drivers with dashcam footage to come forward as investigators work to identify the truck involved.
Two 13-year-olds critically injured when hit by truck while crossing Telegraph on E-moto https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2026/09/08/two-13-year-olds-critically-injured-when-hit-by-truck-while-crossing-telegraph-on-e-moto/ 5 days ago
The two were injured shortly before noon Monday in Bloomfield Township.
Child struck by vehicle in Derby crosswalk https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/15/child-struck-by-vehicle-derby-crosswalk/
6 days ago
The Derby Fire Department said a child was a hit by a vehicle Tuesday morning while using a crosswalk inside a school zone near Derby Hills Elementary.
Florida mom demands justice after truck driver hit son on scooter, flees scene https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/florida-mom-demands-justice-after-truck-driver-hit-son-scooter-flees-scene
*3 days ago * Palm Bay police are searching for a driver who reportedly hit a teenage boy riding his scooter in a crosswalk on his way to school and fled the scene.
Truck strikes 11-year-old bicyclist in Evans crosswalk https://www.wrdw.com/2026/09/03/truck-strikes-11-year-old-bicyclist-evans-crosswalk/
6 days ago
Deputies say the collision occurred at the intersection of Blackstone Camp Road and River Island Parkway.
Fort Pierce police investigate hit-and-run crash involving 2 children in crosswalk https://www.wflx.com/2026/08/05/fort-pierce-police-investigate-hit-and-run-crash-involving-2-children-crosswalk/
3 days ago
Fort Pierce police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that injured two juveniles who were crossing a street in a marked crosswalk.
Lehi crossing guard asks drivers to follow law after viral video shows children nearly hit https://kutv.com/newsletter-daily/lehi-crossing-guard-asks-drivers-to-follow-law-after-viral-video-shows-children-nearly-hit
5 days ago
A Lehi Crossing guard is asking drivers to follow the laws surround crosswalks after she had to jump in front of a van to stop it from hitting children just las
A focus on road safety after pedestrian crash leaves mother, child injured https://www.channel3000.com/news/a-focus-on-road-safety-after-another-pedestrian-crash/article_2261ffac-f7b6-43e4-884b-035402120561.html
3 days ago
MADISON, Wis. — A vehicle hit a mother and a 1-year-old child in a crosswalk on Madison’s north side Thursday afternoon.While this was not fatal, there have been five pedestrian
… in the US
Where doesn’t this happen? Tell me the country and I will find the stats.
Cars striking pedestrians happens everywhere. However, in other developed countries, the rate has been in decline for like 50 years. The US was in decline until the late 90s, or sometime in the 2000s. It then started to rise, and the rise began increasing in rate. Now the US is a drastic stand out for how many pedestrians are hit, especially fatally, compared to countries of relatively similar infrastructure development.
Ooh it’s not the drivers fault, how do you want to see small children with such a huge truck ? /s
That’s fair.
I referenced “constantly” but ok…
A country? Probably Vatican city or some small island where there is like 0 cars.
The US has a 1:48k pedestrian/population death rate. For comparison Germany has a 1:200k ratio.
Australia?
This may help compare… though its not apples to apples…
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/74/wr/mm7408a2.htm
God damn trucks. Fucking enormous ass trucks. And these stupid fucking vehicles are sold like hotcakes to everyone and their mother.
honestly wonder how many of these events were large modern trucks with ridiculous, pedestrian eating 4’ tall hoods.
4’ is nothing, many of them where I live (which is actually featured in one of the above articles) come up to my almost-avg-height shoulders, and a good number are even higher
This is the first one, in Forest Hills.