[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"BlogPosting","name":"Performance of Pedestrian Crash Prevention Varies by Make of Car","headline":"Performance of Pedestrian Crash Prevention Varies by Make of Car","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/performance-of-pedestrian-crash-prevention-varies-by-car\/","dateModified":"2025-09-09","wordCount":547,"url":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/performance-of-pedestrian-crash-prevention-varies-by-car\/","description":"Every year, the National Highways Traffic Safety administration analyzes fatal injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents. The five factors contributing to pedestrian fatality data are population, light level, location, alcohol and other drugs, and vehicle type. Here at the Demas Law Group, P.C., we have examined the data surrounding the types of vehicles involved in fatal pedestrian accidents, pedestrian safety devices in automobiles, and the kinds of safety tests being performed to improve pedestrian protection. Recent Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics Statistics compiled annually by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) continue to show a disturbingly increasing trend in the number [\u2026]","articleBody":"Every year, the National Highways Traffic Safety administration analyzes fatal injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents. The five factors contributing to pedestrian fatality data are population, light level, location, alcohol and other drugs, and vehicle type.Here at the Demas Law Group, P.C., we have examined the data surrounding the types of vehicles involved in fatal pedestrian accidents, pedestrian safety devices in automobiles, and the kinds of safety tests being performed to improve pedestrian protection.Recent Fatal Pedestrian Accident StatisticsStatistics compiled annually by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) continue to show a disturbingly increasing trend in the number of fatal pedestrian accidents. Pedestrian deaths as a percentage of total motor vehicle crash deaths increased 4% over an almost nine-year period from 2008 to 2017.Preliminary data for last year is estimated to reveal nearly 6,300 deaths \u2013 the highest number in over 30 years.In California, the GHSA report is expected to include over 400 fatal pedestrian accidents.\u00a0 While this represents an approximate 8% decrease from the previous year, California is only one of 15 states with greater than or equal to over two pedestrian deaths per 100,000 people.Safety Features to Reduce Pedestrian AccidentsWhat is pedestrian protection in cars? Many automobile manufacturers are now offering safety features that incorporate pedestrian detection systems in cars and SUVs. The goal is to reduce pedestrian accidents.These features include advanced safety equipment and technology such as:Forward collision and lane departure warningsBlind-spot detectionRear automatic brakingPedestrian automatic emergency brakingSome of these features are included as standard equipment, and others are optional, depending on the vehicle manufacturer.Engineers at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have designed tests to evaluate crash avoidance systems in cars and SUVs. The newest test is called the pedestrian autobrake test.Safety Test Types, Vehicles, and ResultsThe IIHS tests vehicles in clear weather on dry pavement at different speeds and with pedestrian crash test dummies representing adults and children. A vehicle\u2019s ability to avoid a crash or make the crash less severe is given one of four ratings: basic, advanced, superior, or no credit.Two rounds of pedestrian protection system testing were conducted in 2019. In February, eleven small SUV models were tested. In October 2019, 16 midsize cars were tested.\u00a0 The results were as follows:Superior2018-19 Honda CR-V2019 Audi A42019 Subaru Forester2019 Toyota RAV42019 Volvo XC402019 Volvo S60 (standard)2019-20 BMW 3 Series (standard)2019-20 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (standard)2019-20 Nissan Maxima (optional for 2019, standard for 2020)2020 Subaru Outback (standard)Advanced2019 Chevrolet Equinox2018-19 Hyundai Kona2019 Kia Sportage2018-19 Mazda CX-52019 Mazda 6 (standard)2019 Nissan Rogue2019-20 BMW 3 Series (optional)2019-20 Honda Accord (standard)2019-20 Lexus ES 350 (standard)2019-20 Nissan Altima (optional)2019-20 Tesla Model 3 (standard)2019-20 Toyota Camry (standard)Basic2019 Mitsubishi Outlander2019-20 Chevrolet Malibu (optional camera only)2019-20 Chevrolet Malibu (optional camera + radar)2019-20 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (standard)No credit2018-19 BMW X12019-20 Ford Fusion (standard)2019 Hyundai Sonata2019 Kia OptimaContact Demas Law Group, P.C. after a Pedestrian Accident in Sacramento for Help NowIf you have been injured in a pedestrian accident in the Sacramento area, contact the Demas Law Group today for a free confidential, no obligation consultation. We can be reached by phone or in person at 701 Howe Avenue, Suite A-1, Sacramento,\u00a0CA\u00a095825. Our team is ready to stand up and fight for you.","datePublished":"2020-01-31","about":"Pedestrian Accidents","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/demas-logo.png","height":141,"width":158,"@id":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/demas-logo.png"},"name":"Demas Law Group, P.C.","@id":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/performance-of-pedestrian-crash-prevention-varies-by-car\/#Organization1"},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pedestrian.jpg","height":332,"width":500,"@id":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pedestrian.jpg"},"author":{"@type":"Person","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0565ac377dd05e1f07767f98d22eb3e7?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96,"@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0565ac377dd05e1f07767f98d22eb3e7?s=96&d=mm&r=g"},"url":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/author\/injury-attorneys\/","name":"Demas Law Group, P.C.","identifier":7,"@id":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/author\/injury-attorneys\/#Person"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/performance-of-pedestrian-crash-prevention-varies-by-car\/#BlogPosting"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Performance of Pedestrian Crash Prevention Varies by Make of Car","item":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/performance-of-pedestrian-crash-prevention-varies-by-car\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]