Dallas drivers need to pay better attention to their surroundings, as the city was just named the No. 8 most dangerous city for pedestrians nationwide.

The unfortunate ranking was concluded in a new study conducted by North Texas personal injury lawyer Matthew E. Aulsbrook, also known as "The Texas Law Dog." The report analyzed the top 10 most dangerous U.S. cities based on pedestrian fatality rates, walkability scores, and the percentage of dedicated parks and recreational areas in each city.

The study revealed there have been 72 accidents involving pedestrians in Dallas, and 5.54 pedestrian fatalities occur for every 100,000 residents. Only 10 percent of the city has dedicated park and recreational spaces.

Dallas earned a 46 walkability score, designating the city as a "Car-Dependent" place where most errands would require a vehicle to be accomplished, according to WalkScore.com. "Car-Dependent" scores range from 25-49, so while Dallas landed on the high end of the category, it's still not enough to be considered "Somewhat Walkable."

This isn't the first time Dallas has made headlines for its lack of driver awareness and safety. Earlier in 2024, Dallas was put under the microscope for having the 6th worst drivers in the nation.

Elsewhere across North Texas, Fort Worth is far more dangerous for pedestrians than Dallas is, ranking four spots higher as the No. 4 most dangerous U.S. city. There have been 32 accidents involving pedestrians in Fort Worth, and the city has a 3.24 pedestrian fatality rate per 100,000 residents. Fort Worth earned a 35 walkability score, which also puts it in the "Car-Dependent" category.

"Fort Worth has minimal public transportation and does not have many bike lanes," WalkScore.com said.

In order to improve pedestrian safety, a spokesperson from The Texas Law Dog suggested a "multi-faceted approach" that brings together the local community and public officials.

"Urban planners and policymakers must consider not only the physical layout of a city but also implement comprehensive safety programs that include public education, law enforcement, and community engagement," the spokesperson said.

Meanwhile, Memphis, Tennessee leads the nation as the most dangerous city for pedestrians, with the highest fatality rate in the U.S. Over 13 pedestrian fatalities occur per 100,000 city residents in Memphis, and only six percent of the city's area is dedicated to parks and recreational spaces.

Besides Dallas and Fort Worth, the only other Texas city to earn a spot in the report was San Antonio (No. 7). San Antonio has a pedestrian fatality rate of 4.48 per 100,000 city residents, and a lackluster walkability score of 37. Only 10 percent of the city is dedicated to park and recreational spaces, according to the report.

The top 10 most dangerous cities for pedestrians are:

• No. 1 – Memphis, Tennessee
• No. 2 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• No. 3 – Charlotte, North Carolina
• No. 4 – Fort Worth, Texas
• No. 5 – Detroit, Michigan
• No. 6 – Louisville, Kentucky
• No. 7 – San Antonio, Texas
• No. 8 – Dallas, Texas
• No. 9 – Phoenix, Arizona
• No. 10 – Columbus, Ohio