Last year, over 7,500 pedestrians tragically lost their lives while walking on roads. The number of fatalities shot up a whopping 77%, hitting a 40-year high. What’s behind this disturbing trend? One major factor is the proliferation of massive trucks and SUVs. They are bigger and bulkier than their predecessors, making them harder for drivers…
The number of pedestrian fatalities jumped by almost three percent in 2019 and another 4.8 percent in 2020, to a total last year of 6,412. The increase surprised even the experts and is among reasons why The National Road Safety Foundation established a National Pedestrian Safety Month (NPSM). The foundation’s website offers a number of…
