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Media Coverage
July 18, 2024
After Crash That Killed 6 Teens, NTSB Chief Says People Underestimate Marijuana’s Impact on Drivers
A horrific crash that killed six high school girls in Oklahoma two years ago has the head of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) urging parents to warn teenagers about the risk of driving after using marijuana.
Media Coverage
July 7, 2024
Kansas City Roads are More Deadly Than Ever. So Why is Traffic Enforcement Declining?
Police say a common theme is playing out with this year’s increase in fatal crashes: excessively high speeds, lack of seat belts and impaired drivers, sometimes all three at once.
Media Coverage
July 3, 2024
Pedestrian Deaths Finally Dipped in 2023
The number of U.S. pedestrians killed in traffic crashes declined for the first time since the start of the pandemic in 2023, according to a new report.
Annual Reports
July 1, 2024
Highlights of Association Activity, FY 2024
GHSA's Annual Report highlights the Association's accomplishments for the 2024 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024).
Media Coverage
July 1, 2024
Pedestrian Traffic Deaths Declined in 2023 but Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
Pedestrian traffic fatalities in the U.S. totaled 7,318 people in 2023, according to preliminary data released June 26 by the Governors Highway Safety Association, representing a 5.4% decline from the prior year.
News Releases
June 26, 2024
Pedestrian Traffic Deaths Fall for First Time Since Pandemic
A new GHSA report provides a first look at pedestrian safety trends and changes in fatalities at the state level for the calendar year 2023.
GHSA Reports
June 26, 2024
Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State: 2023 Preliminary Data (January-December)
GHSA projects 7,318 people walking were killed by in motor vehicle crashes in 2023. This represents a 5.4% decrease from 2022 but is still 14.1% above 2019, the most recent pre-pandemic year.
Media Coverage
June 26, 2024
Pedestrian Deaths Declining Since COVID-19 Pandemic, Report Finds
Pedestrian traffic deaths have fallen for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association.
Media Coverage
June 26, 2024
Inside the Brewing Fight Over Pedestrian Safety
Automakers are asking federal safety regulators to reconsider a rule mandating better automatic braking technology, even as pedestrian deaths remain stubbornly high.
Media Coverage
June 26, 2024
Pedestrian Deaths Drop 5% — But It’s Not All Good News
U.S. pedestrian deaths are significantly down for the first time in years — but safety experts aren't popping the Champagne just yet.