We have had somewhat of a problem with pedestrians getting hit. Not long ago a student at the university was hit and died. The driver never saw her & she wasn't watching-just talking away on her cell phone. I've seen plenty of students talk & turn their heads to watch for traffic. For the most part, no matter what they are doing, the students think because they are in the crosswalk they are safe.
The police department set up a sting. Many drivers got tickets, but not nearly as many students did. Orange flags have been placed by the crosswalks for the students to use, of course they rarely do.