Driver Behavior & Accountability:
We dig up the truth about driver behavior and accountability that the system doesn't want you to see. Just raw, hard data transformed into clear, actionable insights.
8,423 Pedestrians and Bicyclists Killed by Drivers in the United States Last Year
In 2023, 7,318 pedestrians were killed by drivers. This is the highest number since 1981. Additionally, drivers caused ~60,000 injuries to pedestrians. Pedestrian fatalities accounted for 21% of all traffic deaths last year.
In 2022*, a record 1,105 cyclists were killed by drivers, marking the highest number ever recorded, a significant increase compared to previous years. Additionally, drivers caused ~46,000 injuries to bicyclists.
Source:
(Governors Highway Safety Association)(NHTSA) (IIHS)
Pedestrian Deaths and Injuries from 2023
Cyclists Deaths and Injuries from 2022. Unbelievably, 2023 data is still being compiled.
The Truth about Speed and Fatalities
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$260 Billion dollars wasted on preventable deaths of cyclists and pedestrians.
Every year. And increasing.
For 2019, NHTSA estimated the economic cost of motor vehicle crashes at $340 billion. Including quality-of-life valuations, the total societal harm was approximately $1.37 trillion.
Pedestrians are 17% of the crashes
Cyclists are 2%.
19% of $1.37 trillion is $260 Billion.
Who is getting killed?
And where and when and how?
NHSTA publishes an interactive dashboard covering highway fatalitities. It's worth a look. Sort by state, year, age of victim, time of day, type of vehicle, and factors (like weather, impairment, emotional state, etc.).
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