Pedestrian deaths saw largest recorded drop in early 2025

By: Tim Henderson

Outlets: Stateline

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 396

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Pedestrian deaths fell 11% in early 2025 over the previous year, the largest drop since the Governors Highway Safety Association began reporting them 15 years ago, but remain higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2019.

It could be evidence that recent state action could be having an effect, ranging from new technology to protect pedestrians to legislation making drivers responsible for stopping for people in crosswalks.

“While this recent safety momentum is positive, pedestrian …

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