Since 2010, pedestrian deaths have increased 77%, compared to a 25% increase for all other traffic related deaths, according to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association.
reported annually in the United States reached a 40-year high last year, according to new data released last week.
"Every day, 20 people go for a walk and do not return home. These are people living their daily lives – commuting to and from school and work, picking up groceries, walking the dog, getting some exercise – who died suddenly and violently," GHSA Chief Executive Officer Jonathan AdkinsAdkins underscored the need for "better-designed infrastructure," as well as lower speeds and addressing "risky driving behaviors that pose a danger to people walking.
"The presence of sidewalks can help protect people walking by separating them from motor vehicle traffic, but additional infrastructure design considerations, such as raised crosswalks and traffic calming that slows vehicle speeds, can provide even more protection," the GHSA noted in a statement.
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