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Idaho reported a decrease in pedestrian deaths, for a second consecutive year

The number of pedestrian fatalities in the US has grown sharply in recent years. However, some states have seen minor decreases.

New Projection: 2019 Pedestrian Fatalities Highest Since 1988 (USA)

More than 6,500 Pedestrians Killed on U.S. Roads Last Year, making up 17% of all traffic deaths.

How Helsinki and Oslo cut pedestrian deaths to zero

After years of committed action, neither city recorded a single pedestrian fatality in 2019.

U.S. kids die from traffic fatalities at twice the rate of other wealthy nations

The U.S. reduced road fatalities by 23% from 2000 to 2011, while the other 19 countries reduced rates by 26 to 64% over the same period.

GHSA Report: Pedestrian Fatalities Rising, But Unevenly

Over the past 10 years, the number of pedestrian fatalities on U.S. roadways has increased by more than 50 percent.

U.S. Only Nation To Dissociate From Global Declaration On Preventing Road Deaths

Despite having the highest per capita road fatality rate of any OECD country, the US dissociated from a global declaration for safety.

Safe streets are the best tool we have to combat climate change

The effective solutions for reducing traffic deaths are also essential tools for reducing emissions.

Oslo saw zero pedestrian and cyclist deaths in 2019. Here’s how the city did it.

Actualizing vision zero by making Oslo more walkable and bikeable.