Pedestrian fatalities are on the rise in the Charlotte region, according to a recent report from national nonprofit Smart Growth America. And the trend is being seen across the country.
Dangerous by Design ranks all 50 states and the largest 101 metro areas by pedestrian fatality rates. According to the report, pedestrian fatalities have increased 72% nationwide since 2009, which outpaced the growth in population and vehicle miles traveled within the same timeframe.
The report also says more than 7,000 people died nationwide while walking in 2024 alone…