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Select factors most commonly reported by the coroner or medical examiner investigating pedestrian fatalities, 2018 to 2020

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Nighttime Environmental factors Drugs or alcohol Other modifiable factors Pedestrians wearing dark clothing 0 20 40 60 80 100 % YesYes Not specifiedNot specified NoNo
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"Nighttime" was indicated when the coroner or medical examiner (C/ME) reported that the fatality occurred between 6:00 p.m. and 5:59 a.m. "Environmental factors" was indicated when the C/ME reported challenging weather, poor road conditions, decreased visibility or infrastructure issues. "Drugs or alcohol" was indicated when the C/ME reported that the pedestrian or the driver involved in the fatality had consumed alcohol, cannabis or drugs prior to the event. "Other modifiable factors" was indicated when the C/ME reported on driver or pedestrian distractions, vehicle speed, vehicle mechanical issues, or improper lane change or turn. "Pedestrians wearing dark clothing" was indicated when the C/ME reported that the pedestrian involved in the fatality was wearing dark clothing at the time of the incident. Data were not available for all jurisdictions for all years (see Note to readers). Counts referenced in this chart were rounded to a neighbouring multiple of five.
Source(s):
Canadian Coroner and Medical Examiner Database, 2018 to 2020 (5125).

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Select factors most commonly reported by the coroner or medical examiner investigating pedestrian fatalities, 2018 to 2020, %
  Yes Not specified No
Nighttime 26 45 29
Environmental factors 23 69 8
Drugs or alcohol 20 62 18
Other modifiable factors 15 69 16
Pedestrians wearing dark clothing 9 89 2
Note(s):
"Nighttime" was indicated when the coroner or medical examiner (C/ME) reported that the fatality occurred between 6:00 p.m. and 5:59 a.m. "Environmental factors" was indicated when the C/ME reported challenging weather, poor road conditions, decreased visibility or infrastructure issues. "Drugs or alcohol" was indicated when the C/ME reported that the pedestrian or the driver involved in the fatality had consumed alcohol, cannabis or drugs prior to the event. "Other modifiable factors" was indicated when the C/ME reported on driver or pedestrian distractions, vehicle speed, vehicle mechanical issues, or improper lane change or turn. "Pedestrians wearing dark clothing" was indicated when the C/ME reported that the pedestrian involved in the fatality was wearing dark clothing at the time of the incident. Data were not available for all jurisdictions for all years (see Note to readers). Counts referenced in this chart were rounded to a neighbouring multiple of five.
Source(s):
Canadian Coroner and Medical Examiner Database, 2018 to 2020 (5125).
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