U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Decline for First Time Since Pandemic

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June 26, 2024

According to data released Monday from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), 7,318 American pedestrians were killed by motor vehicles last year -- a dip of 5.4% from 2022 and the first such decline seen since the pandemic ended.

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Directions in Highway Safety: Spring 2025 Issue

This issue of GHSA's newsletter covers the critical issue of teen driver safety as we prepare for the “100 deadliest days of summer,” the latest GHSA Annual Meeting updates, federal advocacy news, active youth transportation safety funding for states and much more.

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GHSA, Michelin Mobility Intelligence Fund Advanced Roadway Safety Data Analysis

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