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• Traffic Deaths in U.S. Could Be Reduced by Adopting Canadian Road Safety Policies: IIHS

  August 20, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Researchers say stricter distracted driving, seat belt and speed camera laws may help reduce U.S. traffic deaths, pointing to more effective Canadian road safety policies as a model.

• 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.

• Annual Traffic Fatalities Fall Below 40,000 for First Time Since 2020: NHTSA

  April 21, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Federal highway safety officials report that traffic fatalities declined during the final quarter of 2024, marking the 11th consecutive quarterly drop since early 2022.

• Road Deaths in U.S. Could Be Reduced Up To 30% by 2030: IIHS

  March 3, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Highway safety nonprofit is advocating for the implementation of a "30x30" strategy aimed at reducing traffic fatalities by 13,000, advancing the U.S. towards its objective of achieving zero deaths on American roads.

• Older Driver Deaths in Car Crashes Increased 42% from 2013 to 2022: NHTSA

  December 5, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  The number of traffic deaths involving older drivers 65 and over is the highest it has been since at least 1975.

• 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.

• Car Accident Deaths Declined In First Half of 2024: NHTSA Report

  September 16, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  NHTSA reported a 3.2% decline in traffic fatalities during the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, marking the ninth consecutive quarter of decreasing fatalities.