Pedestrian Deaths Are Down — But They’re Still Higher Than Pre-Pandemic

America experienced a modest but heartening decrease in pedestrian deaths in the first half of last year, a new analysis projects — but the death toll is still higher than before the pandemic, and in some states, it's rapidly on the rise. "Of course, [a four-percent year-over-year decrease] is welcome news," said Russ Martin, senior director of policy and government relations for the Governors Highway Safety Association, which compiled the report. "But this is still way above what it was prior to the pandemic."

Pedestrian Deaths Are Down — But They’re Still Higher Than Pre-Pandemic

Story by Kea Wilson
February 27, 2024