Black and Native American pedestrians are killed at higher rates — here’s why

A new report finds that North American streets are getting deadlier for pedestrians. Research by Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition reveals that, in 2020, over 6,500 people were struck and killed by cars while walking.  That averages out to 18 people a day — and a deadly 4.5% increase from 2019. To make matters worse, the burden is not shared equally among pedestrians.  Black and Native-American pedestrians are most likely to be killed by cars. Image credit: Smart Growth America.   Low-income residents, older adults, and people of color are more likely to be struck and…

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