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• NHTSA Investigation Into Tesla Self-Driving Technology Launched Following Pedestrian Accidents

  October 24, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Federal investigators are examining Tesla self-driving systems installed in more than 2 million vehicles, following at least four pedestrian accidents, including one that resulted in a fatality.

• October Is Pedestrian Safety Month: NHTSA

  October 9, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  With pedestrian traffic deaths on the rise in recent years, federal safety officials have launched their fourth annual campaign to raise awareness and improve pedestrian safety nationwide.

• 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.

• NHTSA Releases School Transportation Safety Tips Amid Rising Bus Stop Fatalities

  August 27, 2024

  Grace Muller

  The NHTSA has released a number of safety guidelines to prevent child injuries and deaths due to school transportation accidents, which have risen significantly in recent years.

• Study Highlights Dramatic Impact of Streetlights at Crosswalks for Pedestrian Safety

  August 19, 2024

  Michael Adams

  As pedestrian traffic deaths have risen in recent years, study indicates more street lighting at crosswalks could keep walkers safer.

• Auto Accident Deaths Continued to Decline in First Quarter of 2024: NHTSA Reports

  July 3, 2024

  Grace Muller

  Auto accident deaths continue to decline after peaking during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new NHTSA report.

• Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities Remain Over 14% Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Rates: Report

  June 24, 2024

  Grace Muller

  The findings of a new report show that pedestrian traffic fatalities remain stubbornly high after the pandemic, due to a lack of traffic enforcement and infrastructure.

• Rising Rates of Pedestrian Injuries Require More Protective Measures in Some Communities: CDC

  May 9, 2024

  Grace Muller

  A new CDC report warns that emergency room visits for pedestrian traffic accidents continue to rise, likely due to a lack of adequate traffic safety infrastructure, particularly in highly-developed areas.

• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Will Be a Standard Feature in New Cars, Light Trucks by 2029

  April 30, 2024

  Grace Muller

  The NHTSA has passed a new rule requiring automatic braking systems to be standard in most light vehicles in the U.S., seeking to reduce auto accidents between vehicles, as well as to better protect pedestrians.

• Determining Fault for Pedestrian Accidents Often Depends on Road Design and Built Infrastructure: Study

  February 22, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  Road infrastructure may play a key role in who is found at fault for pedestrian accidents, according to the findings of a new study, which calls for crosswalk and pedestrian traffic improvements.