Fort Worth drivers need to pay better attention to their surroundings, as the city was just named the No. 4 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 31 accidents involving pedestrians in Fort Worth, and 3.24 pedestrian fatalities occur for every 100,000 residents. The city has the lowest percentage of dedicated park and recreational spaces out of all cities in the report, at only six percent.

Fort Worth earned a 35 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 Fort Worth has made headlines for its lack of driver awareness and safety. Earlier in 2024, Fort Worth was put under the microscope for having the 9th worst drivers in the nation.

Elsewhere across North Texas, Dallas only ranked four spots behind Fort Worth as the No. 8 most dangerous U.S. city for pedestrians. There have been 72 accidents involving pedestrians in Dallas, and the city has a 5.54 pedestrian fatality rate per 100,000 residents.

Dallas earned a 46 walkability score, putting it on the high end of the "Car-Dependent" category, but not enough to be considered "Somewhat Walkable" according to WalkScore.com.

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 Fort Worth and Dallas, 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