Traffic and pedestrian fatalities hit record levels in 2020 despite fewer miles driven, safety officials say

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Roadways were less safe even though fewer people were driving in 2020, and pedestrians incurred the brunt of the increase. Pedestrian deaths increased at a record rate, according to estimates projected by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) published last week. There were 6,721 pedestrian deaths in 2020, a 4.8% increase from 2019...

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