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While the number of all car-related fatalities has trended upward over the last decade, pedestrians and cyclists have seen the sharpest rise: over 60% between 2011 and 2022.

Roadway deaths in the U.S. are mounting despite government test data showing vehicles have been getting safer. Pedestrians and cyclists have seen the sharpest rise: over 60% between 2011 and

Cars are built to be safer than ever before, but traffic-related fatalities are rising. Pedestrian and cyclist deaths have spiked the most.

So why are fatalities on the rise?

While the number of all car-related fatalities has trended upward over the last decade, pedestrians and cyclists have seen the sharpest rise: over 60% between 2011 and 2022.

Safety experts say that infrastructure changes are required with speed limit enforcement and even changes to the vehicle design to avoid fatalities. 

A coalition of transportation safety groups wants the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to begin factoring the safety of those outside vehicles into its 5-star safety ratings.

Government test data shows new passenger vehicles in the U.S. are extremely safe, but roadway deaths are steadily rising.

Cars are built to be safer than ever before, but traffic-related fatalities are rising. Pedestrian and cyclist deaths have spiked the most.

Even though the legislation in the United States doesn't yet require some standard advanced safety features for new cars, that doesn't stop aut...