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Pedestrian fatalities are rising across the US: Where and why are they spiking?

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 12:00 AM

(NEXSTAR) – The number of pedestrians killed by vehicles in the United States has surged over the last several years, with fatalities increasing at a faster rate than any other type of traffic-related death, recent data shows.

In 2022 alone, “at least” 7,508 people were killed after being struck by drivers in the U.S., according to government data analyzed by the Governors Highway Safety Administration (GHSA), a nonprofit group representing highway safety departments across the country.

The actual number is likely closer to 7,600, the GHSA said, noting that Oklahoma was unable to provide data for 2022 traffic fatalities.

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

(Story by Michael Bartiromo, NEXSTAR, found at ozarksfirst.com)

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