New research brief explores potential association between the presence of alcohol outlets and pedestrian injuries
According to the latest annual Spotlight report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), there were 7,508 pedestrian fatalities in 2022, the highest number of people killed while walking since 1981. Preventing these pedestrian crashes is a critical concern, and researchers and road safety professionals have conducted studies to examine why these crashes occur in the first place and identify what steps can be taken to prevent them. As part of this work, many researchers have employed a systemic approach in their analysis of contributing factors, which can include examining the elements of the built environment and their potential association with the crash.
Figure 1: Relationship between Alcohol Vendor Presence and Pedestrian Safety
In a new research brief, The Influence of Alcohol Outlet Proximity on Pedestrian Injury Incidence: Insights from Literature, UC Berkeley SafeTREC's Graduate Student Researcher Aqshems Nichols, and co-authors Jill F. Cooper and Katherine L. Chen explores the potential association between the presence of alcohol outlets in neighborhoods and pedestrian injuries by reviewing past work from the literature and developing key insights that should be considered in future research. Read the full research brief.
This report was prepared in cooperation with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of OTS.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
