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The number of pedestrians hit and killed on U.S. roads has surged to the highest level [PDF] in almost three decades, new data indicates, while suggesting that a rise in SUVs and smartphone use may be to blame.
Last year, 6,227 pedestrians were killed in road fatalities — a 51 percent increase compared to 2009, according to a preliminary estimate published Thursday by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). The D.C.-based non-profit said the 2018 figure is the highest recorded since 1990.
Five states—Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia and Texas—accounted for 46 percent of all pedestrian deaths, despite representing just 33 percent of the U.S. population, according to Census data. California had the largest number, at 432.
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U.S. Pedestrian Road Deaths Reach Highest Toll Since 1990, Report Says
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(Score: 4, Interesting) by urza9814 on Friday March 01 2019, @08:09PM
Not necessarily. A few weeks back I was walking down the street, past the local park. As I approached the park entrance (not an intersection, no traffic lights or anything, like any driveway/parking lot), I looked back to ensure no cars were turning in. Seeing only one big SUV, not too far back and without a turn signal active, I figured it was safe to cross. As I was about halfway across, that SUV came barreling past, not more than six inches in front of my face, and didn't even slow down. Went flying by so fast I could barely read the big POLICE logo along the side...