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Pg 6-12: Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State

Comment:
Displays data from all 50 states and D.C. regarding preliminary counts of pedestrian deaths that occurred in the first half of 2020. The data is presented in tables showing comparisons between 2019 and 2020 pedestrian fatalities by state as well as the projected pedestrian fatality rate.

Last Updated (Year): 2021

Year Produced: 2020

Abstract:

GHSA's Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State: 2020 Preliminary Data and subsequent addendum offer the first comprehensive look at state and national trends in pedestrian deaths for the full year (January-December). The report projects the U.S. pedestrian fatality rate per billion vehicle miles traveled (VMT) jumped to 2.3 deaths in 2020 – an unprecedented 21% increase from 1.9 in 2019.

For:Walking

The E's:Evaluation

Ped Bike Activity:

  • Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

  • Statistics
  • Safety
  • Forecasting
  • Fatalities
  • Data
  • Crashes
  • Behaviors
  • Assessment
  • Analysis

Urban Context:Urban, Rural

Resource Type:

  • Information

Link to Content Source:

Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State