My Mom Was Killed Crossing The Street. Years Later, Here's What I Still Struggle To Accept.
According to recent findings from the Governors Highway Safety Association , U.S. pedestrian deaths rose 77% between 2010 and 2021, and the number of pedestrian fatalities in 2022 was the highest in the past 41 years. Factors contributing to these rising numbers are thought to include an uptick in risky driving behaviors, as well as a lack of sidewalks and good lighting. The increases are largely driven by nighttime fatalities .
