Roadway Deaths Level Off After Pandemic Spike, but Remain High

Earlier this year, the Governors Highway Safety Association noted a spike in pedestrian deaths, calling it particularly concerning and a “safety crisis on our roads.” The group attributed the increase in pedestrian fatalities to those changed driving patterns, as well as road design and a greater prevalence of heavy vehicles, like SUVs.

Roadway Deaths Level Off After Pandemic Spike, but Remain High

Story by Gregory Wallace
April 20, 2023