Roadways More Dangerous for Pedestrians as Deaths Hit 4-Decade High

Illustration of pedestrians crossing a street with text stating Los Angeles is the second-deadliest U.S. city for pedestrians, and reporting 7,342 pedestrian deaths in 2021.

American streets have become more dangerous in recent years, particularly for pedestrians. In response to a spike in pedestrian traffic accidents leading to injuries as well as fatalities, a number of major cities adopted Vision Zero initiatives. Los Angeles Second-Deadliest U.S. City for Pedestrians in Past Decade Study Finds Los Angeles Ranks as Second-Deadliest American City for Pedestrians Significant […]