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Study: The Real Reasons Pedestrian Deaths Surged Along with COVID-19

COVID-19 upended almost everything about U.S. life — but America's pedestrian death crisis continued as normal, a new study finds.

August 2, 2024

U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Drop 5% — But It’s Not All Good News

Yes, fewer pedestrians died on American roads last year than in 2022. But was it because we saved their lives, or because fewer people dared to walk, or both?

June 26, 2024

Congressional Watchdog Launches Probe Into Why Massive Cars Kill So Many Pedestrians and Cyclists

If the feds won't get to the bottom of the megacar crisis on their own, the investigative arm of congress will.

June 20, 2024

Latest Pedestrian and Cyclist Fatality Stats Are Deadly Déja-Vu

America's minuscule dip in overall deaths is being offset by record-setting fatalities among the most vulnerable.

April 2, 2024

What is the Life of a Dead Pedestrian Worth?

A cop laughed that a normal person is only worth $11,000 — and that figure was partly due to his racism, but also how little we value the lives of people on foot.

September 25, 2023

Opinion: How American vs. Danish Pedestrian Laws Stack Up

The subtle wording of American pedestrian safety laws reveals a lot about whose lives we prioritize on our roads — especially compared with the same policies in Denmark.

August 20, 2023

Pedestrian Deaths Set a Four-Decade Record in 2022 (Yes, Again)

And to think, 2021 was the deadliest year on record for U.S. pedestrians since the early 80s — until last year topped it.

June 22, 2023