Pedestrian Death Rates Remain High: Smart Growth America Study

Pedestrian death rates remain high: Smart Growth America study

More than three-quarters of cities studied saw higher average fatality rates over the past five years, but federal programs for pedestrian safety are at risk.

Most Dangerous Places For People Walking Are Still Getting More Deadly

SGA News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new study by Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition identifies the deadliest metro areas for people walking in the United States. Dangerous by Design 2026 ranks all 50 states and the 101 largest metro areas for pedestrian deaths and finds the vast majority—more than 80%—have gotten more deadly over time. In 2024, the year with the most recent complete federal data, 7,080 people were struck…

Report: Nine of the 27 most dangerous metro areas for pedestrians in the U.S. are in Florida

Photo from Facebook account of Safe Roads USAFlorida’s well-documented reputation as one of the most dangerous states in the nation for pedestrians and cyclists is confirmed in a a study published this week by Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition. The document, “Dangerous by Design,” ranks Sunshine State the fifth most dangerous in the nation, with nine of the 27 deadliest metro areas in the country located here. Tamp…

Tampa Bay ranked most dangerous region for pedestrians in Florida, and the 8th most dangerous in nation, says study

Florida’s well-documented reputation as one of the most dangerous states in the nation for pedestrians and cyclists is confirmed in a a study published this week by Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition. The document, “Dangerous by Design,” ranks Sunshine State the fifth most dangerous in the nation, with nine of the 27 deadliest […] The post Tampa Bay ranked most dangerous region for pedestrians in Florida, and the 8t…

Report: Nine of the 27 most dangerous metro areas for pedestrians in the U.S. are in Florida - Stateline Publications

Photo from Facebook account of Safe Roads USAFlorida’s well-documented reputation as one of the most dangerous states in the nation for pedestrians and cyclists is confirmed in a a study published this week by Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition. The document, “Dangerous by Design,” ranks Sunshine State the fifth most dangerous in the nation, with nine of the 27 deadliest metro areas in the country located here. Tamp…

Report: Nine of the 27 most dangerous metro areas for pedestrians in the U.S. are in Florida - The Mexico Ledger

Photo from Facebook account of Safe Roads USAFlorida’s well-documented reputation as one of the most dangerous states in the nation for pedestrians and cyclists is confirmed in a a study published this week by Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition. The document, “Dangerous by Design,” ranks Sunshine State the fifth most dangerous in the nation, with nine of the 27 deadliest metro areas in the country located here. Tamp…