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U.S. Pedestrian Fatalities Hit a 28-Year High

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Mar 25, 2019
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The number of pedestrians killed on U.S. roads has reached a 28-year high, according to a new report. While driver fatalities have declined over time, the dangers have increased for pedestrians, in part due to SUVs, smartphone use, and infrastructure that wasn’t designed with walkability in mind.

—Governors Highway Safety Association

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