Pedestrian fatalities rose post-pandemic lockdown – By Jennifer A. Kingson (Axios) / April 13, 2022
As lockdowns eased in the second year of the pandemic, the number of people struck and killed by drivers rose in many states, according to a new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association.
Driving the news: Pedestrian fatalities increased in all but 11 states during the first six months of 2021 compared with the same period of 2020, with 3,441 people killed while they walked near roadways.
- Fatalities were up 17% for the first half of 2021 compared with 2020, the report said.
Why it matters: The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) says that its “Safe System” approach to traffic safety could make a big dent in the problem.
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