Most pedestrian fatalities _________.

• A. Occur during the day
• B. Occur at night
• C. Occur in rain
• D. Occur on highways

Answer: (B)

Nighttime is when pedestrian fatalities are most common because visibility is greatly reduced. Drivers have a harder time spotting people in dark clothing, crossing streets, or reacting in time, and fatigue or alcohol often contribute to slower, less attentive driving after dark. These factors together raise the fatal crash risk for pedestrians at night more than at any other time.

While rain can worsen conditions and highways can be dangerous environments for pedestrians, the overall pattern shows more fatalities occur after dark due to the combination of limited visibility and higher impairment or fatigue. Wearing bright or reflective clothing and using crosswalks helps, but the elevated risk at night remains the key reason this option is the best answer.