Report: Nine of the 27 most dangerous metro areas for pedestrians in the U.S. are in Florida

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 873

Last Updated: 1 day, 15 hours ago

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Florida’s well-documented reputation as one of the most dangerous states in the nation for pedestrians and cyclists is confirmed in a a study published this week by Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition.

The document, “Dangerous by Design,” ranks Sunshine State the fifth most dangerous in the nation, with nine of the 27 deadliest metro areas in the country located here.

Tampa Bay ranks the eighth most dangerous …

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