Combating The Rise In Pedestrian Deaths In The US
Combating The Rise In Pedestrian Deaths In The US  
Podcast: 1A
Published On: Thu Dec 04 2025
Description: Between 2010 and 2022, pedestrian deaths in the U.S. jumped nearly 80 percent.Since then, the number of walkers struck and killed by cars has remained stubbornly high – with pedestrian deaths in some cities continuing to rise.What’s made our streets so dangerous and what can we do about it?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy