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Increasing Pedestrian Fatalities May Be Reduced By Improved Safety Standards: NTSB

September 26, 2018

Austin Kirk

Federal officials are calling for collaborative efforts by other agencies to set new vehicle safety standards to protect pedestrians.

Number of Annual Pedestrian Fatalities Decreased for First Time Since 2020

September 26, 2024

Darian Hauf

New report indicates a year-over-year decrease in pedestrian traffic fatalities in 2023, although the total number of deaths continues to be significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels.

Pedestrian Deaths on U.S. Roadways Last Year Were Highest in Nearly 30 Years, Killing 6,227: Report

March 1, 2019

Russell Maas

Government highway safety officials indicate that 2018 was the deadliest year for pedestrians in the last 30 years, continuing a...

Rise in Pedestrian Deaths Largely Linked to Urban Areas, Away From Intersections: AAA Study

January 22, 2021

Russell Maas

A new AAA study finds rising pedestrian auto accident fatalities appear centralized in urban areas away from intersections, and suggests larger SUVs and older vehicles without modern safety features may be major contributors.

Car Safety Technology May Not Prevent Pedestrian Accidents in Situations Where Needed Most: Study

October 4, 2019

Russell Maas

Pedestrian automatic braking systems failed to perform as expected, particularly at night, according to the findings of an AAA study.

Pedestrian Deaths from Automobiles Account for 15% of All Traffic Fatalities: Report

March 11, 2016

Russell Maas

The number of pedestrians dying in auto accidents rose significantly last year, due in part to mobile devices and other distractions affecting both pedestrians and drivers.

Pedestrian Deaths Are Rising Faster Than Overall Traffic Fatalities: Report

July 30, 2025

Darian Hauf

Pedestrian deaths in the U.S. have surged nearly 20% since 2016, increasing at a faster rate than overall traffic fatalities, according to a new GHSA report.

Pedestrian Safety From Car Accidents Needs To Be Focus of NHTSA, According to Government Accountability Office

May 1, 2020

Russell Maas

A new GAO report calls for federal traffic safety regulators to focus on preventing fatal pedestrian accidents, which have been on the rise in recent years.

Pedestrian Accidents on U.S. Roadways Are Target of National Safety Month

October 14, 2021

Russell Maas

Federal safety officials are focusing on a pedestrian traffic safety campaign this month amid rising numbers of fatal pedestrian auto accidents in recent years.

Pedestrian Safety Risks to be Examined at NTSB Forum

May 9, 2016

Russell Maas

Government transportation safety officials will hold a one-day public forum this week to discuss ways to improve safety for individuals...

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Increasing Pedestrian Fatalities May Be Reduced By Improved Safety Standards: NTSB

Number of Annual Pedestrian Fatalities Decreased for First Time Since 2020

Pedestrian Deaths on U.S. Roadways Last Year Were Highest in Nearly 30 Years, Killing 6,227: Report

Rise in Pedestrian Deaths Largely Linked to Urban Areas, Away From Intersections: AAA Study

Car Safety Technology May Not Prevent Pedestrian Accidents in Situations Where Needed Most: Study

Pedestrian Deaths from Automobiles Account for 15% of All Traffic Fatalities: Report

Pedestrian Deaths Are Rising Faster Than Overall Traffic Fatalities: Report

Pedestrian Safety From Car Accidents Needs To Be Focus of NHTSA, According to Government Accountability Office

Pedestrian Accidents on U.S. Roadways Are Target of National Safety Month

Pedestrian Safety Risks to be Examined at NTSB Forum