Pedestrian Deaths Tick Down — But Rose 58 Percent in the Last Decade

According to a press release from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), pedestrian deaths in the United States dropped by 4 percent in the first half of 2023, but remain 19 percent higher than in 2019 before the pandemic began. The rise in pedestrian deaths is even more stark when looking back at the past decade – fatalities have risen a staggering 58% between the first half of 2013 and 2023.

Pedestrian Deaths Tick Down — But Rose 58 Percent in the Last Decade

Story by Diana Ionescu
February 27, 2024