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Jaywalking Laws By State

Colorado has the highest Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022 (56.5%), followed by Arizona (44.7%) and Michigan (37.3%). Kentucky has the lowest (1.23%).

Crime & SafetyLaw51 states · 7 metricsUpdated Jan 30, 2026Original page
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Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022

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Median
19.2%
Middle half 10.7% – 30.1%
Average
20.3%
50 states
Lowest (best)
1.23%
Kentucky
Highest (worst)
56.5%
Colorado

Data

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50 states · # = rank by Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022
#
1Kentucky1.23%
2North Dakota2.78%
3Texas3.55%
4Montana3.75%
5Maine4.35%
6Louisiana5.82%
7Connecticut5.88%
8Florida6.14%
9New Hampshire6.78%
10Minnesota7.11%
11Virginia7.14%
12Idaho10.1%
13Delaware10.6%
14Indiana11.0%
15Maryland11.6%
16Vermont12.9%
17Iowa14.2%
18Massachusetts14.2%
19Kansas14.7%
20Alaska14.8%
21West Virginia15.0%
22Illinois15.6%
23California17.7%
24Arkansas18.9%
25Nebraska19.0%
26New York19.5%
27Tennessee19.9%
28Wyoming20.0%
29Wisconsin20.2%
30Hawaii20.7%
31South Dakota21.4%
32Mississippi22.0%
33Oregon22.6%
34Alabama28.1%
35New Mexico28.4%
36North Carolina28.6%
37Ohio29.3%
38Utah30.4%
39Washington31.4%
40Missouri32.4%
41South Carolina32.5%
42Nevada35.2%
43Georgia35.3%
44Pennsylvania35.7%
44New Jersey35.7%
46Oklahoma35.8%
47Rhode Island36.2%
48Michigan37.3%
49Arizona44.7%
50Colorado56.5%

What correlates with Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022?

Pearson r against 2,109 other state metrics sharing at least 30 states. Ranks are read by standing: a better rank counts as higher, whether rank 1 is the best place on a list or the worst. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022 tend to score higher on these (or rank better)

  1. Scary Bridge HeightScariest Bridge by State
    r = +0.56 · strong · n = 38
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  2. Theft RateStolen Cars by State
    r = +0.44 · moderate · n = 50
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  3. Weather RankBest States to RetireA rank: rank 1 is the best
    r = −0.41 · moderate · n = 50
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  4. Req. Math CreditsHigh School Graduation Requirements by State
    r = +0.40 · moderate · n = 47
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  5. Outdoor Allergy Ragweed Pollen ScoreAllergy-Friendly States
    r = +0.40 · moderate · n = 48
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  6. Reservation PopulationNative American Reservations by State
    r = +0.37 · moderate · n = 31
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Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022 tend to score lower on these (or rank worse)

  1. Average Afternoon HumidityMost Humid States
    r = −0.42 · moderate · n = 50
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  2. Direct CremationAverage Funeral Cost by State
    r = −0.41 · moderate · n = 50
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  3. Cancer Rate New Cases 2018 to 2022Cancer Rates by State
    r = −0.41 · moderate · n = 50
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  4. Average Relative HumidityLeast Humid States
    r = −0.41 · moderate · n = 50
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  5. Average Daily HumidityMost Humid States
    r = −0.40 · moderate · n = 50
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  6. Education and Child CareBest States to Raise a FamilyA rank: rank 1 is the best
    r = +0.40 · moderate · n = 50
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Quick answers

Which state has the highest Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022?
Colorado has the highest Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022, at 56.5%, followed by Arizona (44.7%) and Michigan (37.3%).
Which state has the lowest Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022?
Kentucky has the lowest Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022, at 1.23%.
What is the median Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022 across US states?
The median is 19.2% across the 50 US states with data.
Where does this jaywalking laws by state data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Pedestrian and Crosswalk Laws In All 50 States - MWL; Deadly Crossings: An Analysis of Fatal Pedestrian Crashes and Jaywalking - Jacoby and Meyers.