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US highway deaths fall in 2018 for second straight year
The U.S. government's road safety agency says traffic deaths fell by a small amount for the second straight year.
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Pedestrian fatalities increase on Halloween, particularly among children
Children are more likely to be fatally struck by a vehicle on Halloween than on other nights of the year, according to new research led by the University of British Columbia.
Oct 30, 2018
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US pedestrian deaths surged to record levels in 2016
(HealthDay)—For the second straight year, U.S. pedestrian deaths are setting alarming new records.
Mar 30, 2017
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Pedestrian deaths surged in 2015, early data suggests
Pedestrian deaths surged by an estimated 10 percent last year as the economy improved, the price of gas plunged and motorists put more miles behind the wheel than ever before, according to an analysis of preliminary state ...
Mar 08, 2016
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NYC pedestrian traffic makes for safer street crossings: Google street view study
Researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health have developed a novel method to assess how the streetscape affects the chances pedestrians will be injured by drivers. Using Google Street View the researchers ...
Jan 21, 2016
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U.S. pedestrian death rate leveling off, but still too high
(HealthDay)—The number of pedestrians killed on U.S. roads is expected to remain unchanged from 2013 to 2014, according to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA).
Feb 26, 2015
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Over 270,000 pedestrians killed each year
More than 270,000 pedestrians are killed on the world's roads each year, the World Health Organisation said Thursday, slamming decades of neglect in favour of vehicle transportation.
May 02, 2013
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Road safety in megacities: Bikers, pedestrians beware
(Medical Xpress)—Rapid growth of large cities throughout the world is having enormous impact on traffic safety in urban areas, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
Feb 07, 2013
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Child safety expert gives Halloween safety tips
For one night you get to be someone completely different, have a mission of collecting candy at every house you see and it's OK to be scared. It's no wonder Halloween has become one of the most exciting holidays for kids. ...
Oct 24, 2012
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Teen-led study highlights dangers of texting and driving
Some people have questioned whether a ban on texting while driving will actually lead to more crashes because drivers will conceal their cell phones, making it more dangerous to read and type messages. Research led by high ...
Apr 29, 2012
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