June is National Safety Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the critical need for safety in all aspects of our lives. Initiated by the National Safety Council in 1996, this month is dedicated to reducing the leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road, and at home. With accidents being a major cause of injury and fatalities, National Safety Month provides an essential reminder to prioritize safety and implement preventative measures.

More than half of all road traffic deaths are among vulnerable road users: pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. A pedestrian accident is when a vehicle strikes a person who is not in a car. And as a driver of a vehicle or a pedestrian, cyclist, or motorcyclist, taking a few extra seconds to take caution and awareness of your surroundings could mean the difference between life and death. Some causes of pedestrian accidents are out of your control, but there are many ways to avoid harm. Watch out for these four leading causes of pedestrian accidents.

When it comes to motorcycle accidents, Florida continues to lead the country in the number of fatal accidents every year. The state has the second-highest number of registered motorcyclists in all of the United States. On average, nearly 5,000 motorcyclists are killed each year in accidents. Statistically, these fatalities often occur during the day, with clear conditions, and not at intersections.