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October is National Pedestrian Safety Month

Drivers are urged to slow down and be alert for pedestrians

Post Date:10/14/2025 4:25 PM
Glendale, CA – October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Glendale Police Department would like to remind drivers to always take extra precautions to help protect pedestrians.
 
On average, a pedestrian is killed every 72 minutes and one is injured every 8 minutes in traffic crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In California, 1,106 pedestrians were struck and killed in 2023.
 
“In Glendale, walking should always be an easy and safe option for getting around,” Lieutenant Pete Robinson said. “We want to make sure that people walking are safe. We urge drivers to take the time to look out for people. Small actions, like slowing down, putting away distractions, and yielding at crosswalks, can reduce crashes and serious injuries.”
 
Vehicle speed impacts people walking, who do not have the same protections as drivers and passengers. A difference of just 15 MPH (20 MPH to 35 MPH) significantly increases the likelihood that a person walking will be killed if struck by a vehicle.
 
The Glendale Police Department offers these driving tips to keep everyone safe:
  • Follow the speed limit, especially around people on the street, around schools, and in neighborhoods where children are present.
  • Use extra caution when driving in hard-to-see conditions.
  • Drive sober.
  • Always stop for people in crosswalks and avoid blocking crosswalks while waiting to make a right-hand turn.
  • Avoid distractions such as texting or eating while driving. Keep your focus on the road.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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About the Glendale Police Department

Established in 1906, the Glendale Police Department is a full-service police department with approximately 450 total staff members, including nearly 300 sworn police officers. The Glendale Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety services through proactive policing, professionalism, and community partnerships.

Assignments include Patrol, Traffic, Investigations Bureau, Narcotics, SWAT, Motorcycles, K-9, School Resource Officer, Custody, Dispatch, and Air Support. Police Department responsibilities include 9-1-1 emergency response, proactive law enforcement, traffic enforcement and collision investigation, crime investigation and case preparation, community and school policing, and administration of the city jail facility.

For more information, visit GlendaleCA.gov/Police or follow @GlendalePoliceDept on Instagram and @GlendalePD on Facebook and X.

Media Contact: Sgt. Pobokhian | Office: 818-937-8888 | Email: GPDPIO@GlendaleCA.gov

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