The Most (and Least) Dangerous States for Pedestrians

Special Report

May 27, 2016 7:13 am

Last Updated: January 13, 2020 7:29 am

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5. Louisiana
> Pedestrian fatalities per 100,000: 2.26
> Total pedestrian fatalities: 105 (13th highest)
> Total traffic fatalities: 737 (17th highest)

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4. Nevada
> Pedestrian fatalities per 100,000: 2.47
> Total pedestrian fatalities: 70 (22nd highest)
> Total traffic fatalities: 290 (17th lowest)

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3. Delaware
> Pedestrian fatalities per 100,000: 2.67
> Total pedestrian fatalities: 25 (17th lowest)
> Total traffic fatalities: 121 (6th lowest)

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2. Florida
> Pedestrian fatalities per 100,000: 2.96
> Total pedestrian fatalities: 588 (2nd highest)
> Total traffic fatalities: 2,494 (3rd highest)

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1. New Mexico
> Pedestrian fatalities per 100,000: 3.55
> Total pedestrian fatalities: 74 (21st highest)
> Total traffic fatalities: 383 (22nd lowest)

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