Between 2009 and 2024, pedestrian deaths increased 72% across the U.S.
Over the same period, such deaths declined in most other developed nations, according to United Nations data.
From the WSJ article: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/the-deadly-1-5-mile-corridor-that-shows-the-fatal-flaw-in-americas-road-design-8f424579
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But they've been dropping for the last 4 years.
Better smart driver technology hitting the road maybe? Certainly can’t be more walkable cities.