Edinburg, TX (KRGV) — The Texas Department of Transportation sent street teams with walking billboards to areas with heavy traffic in Edinburg to share pedestrian safety messages as darker fall and winter commutes put pedestrians at risk.

State data show more than 175 pedestrian crashes happened in the Pharr District in 2025. Those crashes killed 18 people and seriously hurt 41, TxDOT said.

According to TxDOT, October and November are the deadliest months for pedestrians because it gets dark earlier.

TxDOT also urged drivers to slow down, double-check crosswalks, and stay alert for more pedestrians, especially near malls and shopping centers during the holiday season.