The reduction in pedestrian deaths in the U.S. during the first half of 2025 indicates progress in improving pedestrian safety measures.

Pedestrian deaths in the United States dropped by nearly 11% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, marking the largest decline since tracking began in 2015. This decrease represents 371 fewer fatalities and the lowest rates this decade when adjusted for population and travel. Data from the Governors Highway Safety Association also shows regional differences, with southern states experiencing higher fatality rates, partly due to darker, rural roads. While progress is encouraging, officials stress that the ultimate goal is to reduce traffic deaths to zero. https://www.ghsa.org/resource-hub/pedestrian-traffic-fatalities-2025-preliminary

Pedestrian deaths in the United States dropped by nearly 11% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, marking the largest decline since tracking began in 2015. This decrease represents 371 fewer fatalities and the lowest rates this decade www.ghsa.org/resource-hub... Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities ...