Warner Robins police report 15 pedestrian crashes in 2026

Police Chief Wayne Fisher says dark clothing, roadway walking and driver distractions have contributed to safety concerns.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins police say the city has recorded 15 pedestrian crashes so far this year, including three serious crashes in the past month, leading to renewed warnings for drivers and pedestrians to stay alert.

“Well, Warner Road is a high traffic corridor community, and we have issues up along the Watson Boulevard corridor and happening on South Davis Drive and North Harrison’s predominant areas,” Warner Robins Police Chief Wayne Fisher said. “But any of our areas that we have multi-lane highways, we do have a tendency to have that risk area for pedestrians to cross.”

According to Fisher, several incidents have involved people wearing dark clothing and walking or standing in the roadway at night, making it difficult for drivers to see them. He shared tips on how pedestrians can stay safe near roads.

“Always walk facing traffic, not with traffic,” he said. “That way you’re cognizant of the traffic flow that’s coming towards you, so you can move out of the way. You’d be encouraged not to wear headphones, things of that nature as a pedestrian, so that you’re more aware auditorily to what’s going on up and around you in that situation on the roadway, and utilize the crosswalks where they appear.”

Fisher says the department is also working to raise awareness about pedestrian safety.

“The city has gone through a public service announcement through our social media, trying to bring awareness to this,” he said. “But again, as much as we can try to encourage people to utilize crosswalks and exercise good decision making, i.e., not walking in the roadway itself, utilize the shoulder and sidewalk, right? But if you walk in the roadway, you are in the roadway, and you increase that risk to yourself of being struck by a vehicle.”

He’s also reminding drivers to stay alert and says even hands-free phone conversations can distract drivers, increasing the risk of crashes involving pedestrians, bicyclists and animals.

“Always monitor what your speed is, try to control the distractions that are taking place in your car,” he said. “In Georgia, it’s a hands-free device state, so you shall not be utilizing your cell phone while you’re operating a vehicle.”