The Dangerous Reason Tourists In Las Vegas May Not Want To Rely On Walking To Get Around

When planning a trip to Las Vegas, the first things that come to mind are likely which one-of-a-kind themed hotel will you book, which shows will you see, and where will you eat, as Sin City offers some of the best fine dining in America. The less fun thing to plan for your Vegas trip is transportation. Vegas brings in the masses by car and by plane, but once there, many visitors opt to walk, at least along the Strip and at the pedestrian-only Fremont Street. However, walking in Sin City is a bit hectic, if not dangerous.

Las Vegas is a busy party destination, which means not all of its visitors are paying close attention to street signs while walking or even driving. Of course accidents happen in any major city, but Las Vegas has some alarming pedestrian death statistics, contributing to Nevada's overall percentage of pedestrian deaths at a crosswalk — the highest in the country.

These casualties may occur when someone tries to cross the road illegally and is hit by a car — which may be hard to avoid when sidewalks end suddenly without warning — but almost half of Nevada's pedestrian deaths between 2017 and 2021 were at designated crosswalks. Despite efforts to add more clear crosswalk markings like flashing lights, 2023 and 2024 saw record numbers of pedestrians die from car collisions in Las Vegas.

To get around Las Vegas more safely, look into renting a car. What makes this option even better is that Sin City's walkability between attractions does not extend much further than the Strip. A car can help you explore farther, as some of the best museums to visit in Las Vegas are away from the main hubs. You might find some unique hidden gems off the Strip too. Make sure you familiarize yourself with local road rules and don't exceed the blood alcohol concentration level of 0.08% to abide by the law and drive safely.

Of course the drivers of cars that strike pedestrians are left quite shaken as well. If you want to avoid driving altogether, get acquainted with the Deuce, Vegas' system of double-decker hop-on-hop-off buses. Deuce buses stop at plenty of places along the Strip, operate 24 hours a day. They even run up to the Fremont Street Experience, which shows off the Vegas of the past complete with vintage neon signs. You can buy tickets for the Deuce with the kiosks stationed at its marked bus stops, and rides cost as little as $4 one-way, though multi-day passes are also available. Ubers and Lyfts are all over the city too, but if you're planning on spending most of your time on the Strip and Fremont, the Deuce might be the cheaper option.