Pedestrian Deaths Have Fallen Amidst an Ongoing Safety Crisis
Since 2019, pedestrian fatalities have been near or at record levels. As an example, in 2021, 176 pedestrians died in Pennsylvania as a result of vehicle incidents. While pedestrian deaths are still high, last year's data indicates that there has been a moderate improvement in these numbers.Pedestrian Fatality Statistics
During the first six months of 2023, the total number of pedestrians who were killed on U.S. roadways dropped by around 4%. While any reduction in pedestrian fatalities is a good thing, these numbers have been elevated since the COVID-19 pandemic. They reached a high in 2022 and have yet to drop to 2019 rates. The Governors Highway Safety Association believes that a lot more needs to be done to ensure these numbers don't continue to climb in the future. Between January and June of 2023, nearly 3,400 pedestrians died as a result of motor vehicle accidents. During the first half of 2022, over 3,500 pedestrians were killed. However, the six-month data would need to drop below 3,000 for it to match the same period in 2019. Along with the reduction in total deaths, the rate of fatalities for every 100,000 people also declined. In 2022, 1.04 fatalities occurred per 100,000 people. In 2023, the rate dropped to 1.01 per 100,000 people. For 2018 and 2019, the rate was as low as 0.90 per 100,000 people. The location also makes a difference when looking at pedestrian deaths. While some states experienced double-digit drops, other states saw jumps in pedestrian fatalities during the same period. An Allentown personal injury lawyer can provide you with more information on these types of matters.![](https://lgmdeklaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pexels-vinta-supply-co-_-nyc-842963-300x200.jpg)
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