The Jaywalker

Jaywalking is commonly witnessed, and likely part of a lifestyle choice for some - the illegal use of a roadway by a pedestrian. 2021 saw the highest number of pedestrian deaths in the US since 1982, which totalled around 7,300 according to NHTSA. The numbers do not account for jaywalkers specifically, but some behaviors could be reassessed when 20 people are dying per day partaking in pedestrial activity. Is a shortcut for that coffee really worth a toe, limb, or permanent loss of brain activity?