San Antonio drivers need to pay better attention to their surroundings, as the city was just named the No. 7 most dangerous city for pedestrians nationwide.

The unfortunate ranking was the result of 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 66 accidents involving pedestrians in San Antonio, and 5.54 pedestrian fatalities occur for every 100,000 residents. Only 10 percent of the city has dedicated park and recreational spaces.

San Antonio earned a 37 walkability score, designating the city as a "Car-Dependent" place where most errands would require a vehicle to be accomplished, according to WalkScore.com.

This isn't the first time San Antonio has made headlines for its lack of driver awareness and safety. Earlier in 2024, San Antonio was put under the microscope for having the 12th worst drivers in the nation. And in 2023, San Antonio drivers lost 35 hours of time on average due to traffic congestion.

Elsewhere in Texas, Fort Worth is far more dangerous for pedestrians than San Antonio is, ranking three 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.

Dallas ranked one spot behind San Antonio as the eighth most dangerous city for pedestrians, also earning a "Car-Dependent" designation with a 46 walkability score. "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."

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.

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