In Michigan, the pedestrian accident statistics for 2023 show that fatalities were the highest in 10 years. But pedestrian-involved crashes and the number of pedestrians involved in accidents were both the 4th lowest. However, crash-related pedestrian deaths in the U.S. in 2022 were the highest in 10 years.

Significantly, in Michigan, October is the most dangerous month for pedestrians and 6pm-7pm is the most dangerous time of day for a pedestrian to be hit by a car. A pedestrian who does not cross at an intersection continues to be a big factor in many fatal pedestrian-involved crashes.

Michigan pedestrian accident statistics show 2023 had the highest number of pedestrian fatalities in 10 years

In Michigan, the pedestrian car crash statistics for 2023 show that car accidents took the lives of 183 pedestrians. That is the highest number of pedestrian fatalities in 10 years. It is a tie with 2021 which also saw 183 pedestrian deaths. It was a nearly 6% increase from 173 in 2022. And it was a nearly 24% jump from 148 in 2014.

Pedestrians killed in car accidents in Michigan from 2014-2023:

• 2023: 183
• 2022: 173
• 2021: 183
• 2020: 175
• 2019: 149
• 2018: 145
• 2017: 158
• 2016: 165
• 2015: 170
• 2014: 148

Michigan pedestrian accident statistics for pedestrians injured in 2023

There were 1,743 pedestrians injured in Michigan auto accidents in 2023, up 11% from 1,566 in 2022. However, pedestrian injuries in 2023 were down 11% overall from 1,962 in 2014.

Statistics for crashes involving pedestrians in 2023

In Michigan, the pedestrian car statistics for 2023 show that there were 2,114 auto accidents involving pedestrians, which is the 4th lowest in the last 10 years. This was an 11% increase over 1,897 in 2022. However, it was a 7% drop from 2,280 in 2014.

Automobile accidents involving pedestrians in Michigan from 2014-2023:

• 2023: 2,114
• 2022: 1,897
• 2021: 1,790
• 2020: 1,682
• 2019: 2,260
• 2018: 2,203
• 2017: 2,285
• 2016: 2,232
• 2015: 2,354
• 2014: 2,280

Michigan pedestrian accident statistics for pedestrians involved in car crashes in 2023

In Michigan, the pedestrian car statistics for 2023 show that there were 2,224 pedestrians who were involved in auto accidents. This was the 4th lowest number in the last 10 years. It was a nearly 10% increase over 2,026 in 2022, but it was a nearly 8% drop from 2,406 in 2013.

Pedestrians who were involved in automobile accidents in Michigan from 2014-2023:

• 2023: 2,224
• 2022: 2,026
• 2021: 1,891
• 2020: 1,784
• 2019: 2,403
• 2018: 2,317
• 2017: 2,411
• 2016: 2,349
• 2015: 2,482
• 2014: 2,406

National pedestrian accident statistics show 2022 had the highest number of pedestrian fatalities in 10 years

According to NHTSA statistics, there were 7,522 fatal pedestrian car accidents in the U.S. in 2022. That’s the highest number of crash-related pedestrian deaths in the U.S. in the last 10 years. In fact, it is 57% increase from 4,779 in 2013.

Pedestrians killed in car accidents in the U.S. from 2013-2022: 

• 2022: 7,522
• 2021: 7,470
• 2020: 6,565
• 2019: 6,272
• 2018: 6,374
• 2017: 6,075
• 2016: 6,080
• 2015: 5,494
• 2014: 4,910
• 2013: 4,779

Statistics show October is most dangerous month

According to the Michigan pedestrian car accident statistics, October has been the most dangerous month for pedestrians in Michigan for 9 of the last 10 years (2014-2023), according to Michigan Traffic Crash Facts. In 2023, October accounted for 11.5% of all pedestrian-involved auto accidents for the year.

Why is October so dangerous for people walking?

There are several factors that likely explain why the Michigan pedestrian car accident statistics show October 2023 (and every year prior) being the most dangerous for people traveling by foot:

• The days are getting shorter and it starts to get dark earlier.
• More people are out and about at dusk as they take advantage of the last few weeks of nicer Michigan weather.
• Halloween and many fall events, from college football Saturdays to the many fall festival events lead to more people on the streets. Many of these fall activities also tend to have higher alcohol consumption and thus more impaired drivers behind the wheel and bad judgment among walkers on streets.
• Ongoing distractions for both drivers and walkers are compounded by the shorter days and limited daylight, further impairing their ability to safely drive and/or walk along or cross streets.

Statistics show “crossing not at an intersection” is most deadly for pedestrians

Every year between 2014 and 2023, “crossing not at an intersection” has been the most deadly thing that pedestrians do before a fatal pedestrian-car accident. It has accounted for 24.1% (2018) to 40.6% (2016) of all pedestrian fatalities caused by a motor vehicle accident in a given year.

Statistics for most dangerous time of day

In 2023 as well as during the five years from 2017-2021, the hour between 6:00pm-6:59pm has been the time of day with the most pedestrian-involved car crashes in Michigan.

Statistics show deadliest day for pedestrians

In Michigan, the pedestrian car accident statistics show that Sunday and Friday were the deadliest day for pedestrians in 2023 – each accounting for 18.4% of the automobile accidents where a pedestrian’s life was lost. Previously in 2022 and 2020, Saturday was the most deadly day for people on foot. In 2021 and 2019, it was Sunday and Friday, respectively.

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(Source: Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, Fact Sheets, “Pedestrians,” 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023; NHTSA, Traffic Safety Facts, “Pedestrians,” 2022 Data (published July 2024))