Rising Pedestrian Fatalities in the US: A Concerning Trend Since 2009
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Summary
The article examines the alarming rise in pedestrian fatalities in the US, noting that over 7,300 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2023, representing about 18% of all motor vehicle deaths. While pedestrian deaths had been declining from 1975 to 2009 (dropping from 7,516 to 4,109 deaths), they have surged dramatically since 2009. The increase in pedestrian deaths has outpaced the overall rise in motor vehicle fatalities, highlighting a concerning trend in road safety.
Key quotes
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Until around 2009, pedestrian deaths in the US had been falling, declining from 7,516 deaths in 1975 to just 4,109 in 2009.
But since 2009, pedestrian deaths have surged.
Motor vehicle deaths overall are up, but not nearly to the same degree.
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