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Between 2009 and 2024, pedestrian deaths increased 72% across the U.S. (thelemmy.club)
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Over the same period, such deaths declined in most other developed nations, according to United Nations data.

From the WSJ article: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/the-deadly-1-5-mile-corridor-that-shows-the-fatal-flaw-in-americas-road-design-8f424579

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[–] 3 points 1 day ago

But why increasing over the prior period? I have a theory you're not going to like.

Demands for safer (for vehicle occupants), and more aerodynamic profiles, lead to giant angled framing in the cabin that sits exactly in the worst place to create a blind spot for pedestrians.

If it's going to increase you have to blame something that changed.

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