EDUCATION
Street Statistics

  • In California, traffic fatalities decreased from 3,884 in 2017 to 3,563 in 2018.
  • The 2017 Mileage Death Rate (MDR) – fatalities per 100 million miles traveled – is 1.13 (CA).
  • Pedestrian fatalities fell 5% from 940 in 2017 to 893 in 2018.
  • Pedestrian fatalities age 65 and older increased from 194 in 2017 to 195 in 2018.
  • Bicycle fatalities increased 6.89% from 145 in 2017 to 155 in 2018.
California Office of Traffic Safety

  • Children ages 5 to 9 are at the highest risk of being injured or killed in a traffic-related pedestrian accident.
  • In 2017, unintentional motor vehicle traffic accidents were the leading cause of death in the age groups of 5-9, 10-14, and 15-24.
  • Toddlers are most often run over in the driveway; preschoolers are typically struck when they dart out between parked cars; and children aged 6 to 12 are usually hit when in the middle of the block and on busy streets.
KEEP KIDS SAFE
Toddlers and preschoolers:
Toddlers and preschoolers need adult supervision at all times while they are outdoors and indoors. They should never be permitted on or near a street.
School-age children:
-Stop at the curb or edge of the road before crossing, and to never run into the street.

-Look and listen for traffic to the left, then to the right and then to the left again.

-Cross at the street corner and walk in crosswalks. Obey the traffic signals and signs. Keep looking while crossing the street.

-Always watch out for cars. The drivers may not see pedestrians or yield right of way.

-Never go between parked cars or enter a street from behind a parked vehicle to cross the street.
Teens:
-Walk or run facing traffic and stay to the left where there are no sidewalks.

-Always be aware of their surroundings.

-Continue crossing the street if you are halfway when the light changes. Be quick, but do not run!

-Wear clothing that can be easily seen after dark. Apply reflective tape or material to the clothing for added visibility. 
Safe Routes to School Partnership is a national nonprofit organization working to advance safe walking and biking to and from schools and in everyday life. Safe Routes has created a Student & Parent Pledge to take actions necessary to be a r esponsible pedestrian and bicycling “Roll Model” to others. Click to view and print the Safe Routes has created a Student & Parent Pledge .
 
We are committed to improving safety and awareness among families with children, pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers using the streets, sidewalks and driveways in University Hills.

Thank you,

Irvine Campus Housing Authority and the HRB