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Black people are more likely to die in traffic accidents. Covid made it worse.

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38,680 people died in motor traffic accidents in 2020, a seven per cent increase since the year before. The number of Black people who died in such crashes was up 23 percent from 2019, the largest increase in traffic deaths among specific racial groups. Smart Growth America said Black people were struck and killed by drivers at a 82 percent higher rate than White, non-Hispanic Americans.

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Why Black people are disproportionately dying in traffic accidents

More Black people died in traffic deaths in 2020 than any other racial group even though Americans drove less in the pandemic. Experts say this is not new.

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Independent

Black people faced largest increase in traffic deaths of any racial group in 2020

Infrastructure, design and racism said to contribute to high frequency of fatalities among minority groups

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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abc News

Traffic deaths increased among Black people more than any other race during pandemic: Study

The fatalities increased the most during lockdown from March to December.

3 years ago·United States

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CNN

Traffic deaths jump for Black Americans who couldn't afford to stay home during Covid

Traffic deaths soared in 2020 despite Americans driving less due to the pandemic, and Black Americans bore a disproportionate share of the increase in fatalities.

3 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Washington Post

Traffic deaths increased during the pandemic. The toll fell more heavily on Black residents, report shows.

A new analysis of road deaths found that Black people were almost 25 percent more likely to be killed in traffic crashes in recent years than Whites, a deep disparity that appears to have got significantly worse during the coronavirus pandemic.

3 years ago

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KRDO

Traffic deaths jump for Black Americans who couldn't afford to stay home during Covid

Traffic deaths soared in 2020 despite Americans driving less due to the pandemic, and Black Americans bore a disproportionate share of the increase in fatalities.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated earlier this month that 38,680 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2020, the largest projected number of deaths since 2007, despite a 13.2% decrease in miles traveled from the prior year. When broken down along racial line…

3 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Black people are more likely to die in traffic accidents. Covid made it worse.

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Why Black people are disproportionately dying in traffic accidents

Why Black people are disproportionately dying in traffic accidents

Black people faced largest increase in traffic deaths of any racial group in 2020

Black people faced largest increase in traffic deaths of any racial group in 2020

Traffic deaths increased among Black people more than any other race during pandemic: Study

Traffic deaths increased among Black people more than any other race during pandemic: Study

Traffic deaths jump for Black Americans who couldn't afford to stay home during Covid

Traffic deaths jump for Black Americans who couldn't afford to stay home during Covid

Traffic deaths increased during the pandemic. The toll fell more heavily on Black residents, report shows.

Traffic deaths increased during the pandemic. The toll fell more heavily on Black residents, report shows.

Traffic deaths jump for Black Americans who couldn't afford to stay home during Covid

Traffic deaths jump for Black Americans who couldn't afford to stay home during Covid

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