St Albans paramedic team manager Chester Fogarty said the hectic school drop-off and pick-up periods were danger times for serious injury.

"For the first time in weeks there will be students congregating near roads and for preps, it will all be new to them so they have the potential in particular to become easily distracted and unpredictable," he said.

"It's vital that drivers slow down and scan the area, particularly near parked cars, just in case a child dashes out."

He said children might be less aware of the dangers of roads and therefore more likely to suffer head or chest injuries or be dragged under a car due to their size. Parents doing the school run might also be distracted as they were out of routine.

Mr Fogarty said many crashes involving pedestrians could be avoided if people paid attention and exercised care.

"Be mindful of the speed you're doing and if you have to use a mobile phone make sure it's in a cradle and hands-free."

Last year, 288 people died on Victorian roads, including 50 pedestrians.

St Albans Primary School principal Joanne Richmond said parents played a big role keeping children safe around schools.

"One of the main things is parents calling their children across the road. Children don't think to look before they cross so it's important to be mindful of that."

Ms Richmond suggested parents park a little further from the school and walk to meet their children on foot.