More Pedestrian Deaths
Don't cross the street in the middle of the block, or while distracted and texting. As many as 6283 recorded #USA deaths a year, according to public safety officials.
Distractions, drinking and walking in darkness contribute to a 30-year high in pedestrian deaths, according to the latest figures available.
Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) predicts there were 6,590 pedestrian deaths, which would be a 5% increase over the 6,227 pedestrian deaths in 2018.