London cut pedestrian deaths and injuries by 35%, while accidents surging in U.S.

London cut pedestrian deaths and injuries by 35%, while accidents surging in U.S.

London low traffic neighborhood | Carl Court/Getty ImagesIn the U.S., pedestrian deaths in car accidents have surged 77% since 2010. They broke a 40-year high in 2022. In the U.S., experts are arguing over the cause. They debate increasing truck/SUV blind spots, quicker and heavier vehicles, and phones distracting pedestrians. Meanwhile over in London, the Brits may have come up with a simple safety solution. London rolled out “low-traffic neigh…