Mar 13, 2025 - News
Pedestrian traffic fatalities increase in N.C.
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North Carolina was one of several states to see an increase in pedestrian deaths during the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, per a new report.
- Nationwide fewer pedestrian deaths occurred on U.S. roads.
Why it matters: Cities are trying to reduce pedestrian deaths through "Vision Zero" programs, lower speed limits, and " traffic-calming" road designs.
By the numbers: 137 pedestrians were killed on North Carolina roads during the first half of 2024, per a new Governors Highway Safety Association preliminary report.
- That's 30 more deaths than the same period in 2023 — a 28% increase.