A New Jersey City Hasn't Had a Single Traffic Death in Almost 7 Years. Here's Why.

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American roads have gotten a lot more dangerous in recent years. Between 2019 and 2022, traffic fatalities jumped 18%, with pedestrian deaths hitting a 40-year high in 2021, according to data from the Governors Highway Safety Association. Authorities blame the increased fatalities on speeding, impaired driving, and people not wearing seatbelts.