U.S. Pedestrian Fatalities Drop for First Time Since Pandemic, Thanks to New Safety Measures
Washington, D.C. — For the first time since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, the streets of America are witnessing a noticeable downturn in pedestrian fatalities. A newly released report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) indicates a 5.4% decline in pedestrian deaths for the year 2023, a shift from the alarming highs reached in the previous years. The GHSA, a prominent body dedicated to roadway safety, describes the reduction as significant but temperate …