Pedestrian Deaths Have Fallen for the First Time Since the Pandemic

Read about the growing momentum for roadway safety heading into 2026, a tribute to former GHSA Executive Director Barabara Harsha, how to improve drug-impaired driving data, and much more in the latest edition of GHSA's newsletter.

“Every day, 20 people go out for a walk, and they don’t return home,” said Adam Snider, a spokesperson for the Governors Highway Safety Association, which represents state road safety offices.

Traffic safety will be in the spotlight in Pittsburgh August 23-27 as leaders from across the country gather to build on recent safety momentum and save more lives.