Walking near a D.C. school raises the chance of being hit by a car, data shows (washingtonpost.com) Walking near a D.C. school raises the chance of being hit by a car, data shows By Rachel Weiner; John D. Harden 2026042709011600 Pedestrians in D.C. who are near schools, especially children and teens, are more likely to be hit by a car or other vehicles than anywhere else in the city, data analyzed by The Washington Post shows.