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Pedestrian Deaths Have Fallen for the First Time Since the Pandemic

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June 26, 2024

Crossing the street is finally becoming a bit safer. After hitting a 40-year high in 2022, pedestrian deaths decreased in 2023, according to a report published Wednesday by the Governors Highway Safety Association.

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