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Over the last 10 years, 122 pedestrians were killed while walking in the Rochester area. More than 3,200 New Yorkers were killed in similar circumstances over the same time period.

Local police and a Rochester woman say they don't need statistics to know any road can be dangerous.

"This truck basically came out of nowhere and mowed right through me like I wasn't even there," said Patty Ceravolo of Rochester.

In November of 2009, Ceravolo’s life was changed forever.

"I'm still not 100 percent and the doctors don't think I'll ever be 100 percent," Ceravolo said.

Patty was walking to work, a year and a half ago, when she crossed Lake Avenue. She only made it halfway across the street before was hit by a large pickup truck.

"He knew he me, and he kept right on going," said Ceravolo.

Ceravolo broke her arm, six ribs, her hip, and both legs.

"I have a metal bar in my arm to pin everything together. There's a metal bar in my leg to pin everything together," Ceravolo said.

Ceravolo's story may be horrific, but according to national statistics it's not unique.
Thousands of pedestrians nationwide are hit by cars every year.

"I would say it has gotten worse over the last ten years," said Officer John Rivers of the Rochester Police Traffic Enforcement Unit.

Rivers said you don't need statistics to figure out what the problem is.

"More distractions. With the advances in the electronic devices affecting the people driving and the people walking wearing headphones and talking on the cell phones," Rivers said.

As the weather gets warmer, Rochester police say it's not just drivers who need to pay attention. There's a new campaign to remind pedestrians to use crosswalks.

"You have to look out where you walk when you're a pedestrian," Rivers said.

Police still haven't found the person who hit Ceravolo. She hopes her story will weigh on that driver’s mind and everyone else’s.

"I don't think anyone would want to be responsible for hurting anyone. Just slow down," Ceravolo added.

Police recovered the side view mirror of the truck that hit Ceravolo. It was traced it back to the manufacturer and investigators believe it came from a 1999 or 2000 Ford or Mazda pick-up. Ceravolo described it as dark gray. Anyone with information is asked to call 911.