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The Most Dangerous Cities for Pedestrians
Fatal encounters with vehicles in the U.S. are at a 10-year high. What’s up with Florida?
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As the recession took hold in 2008, fewer Americans had jobs to drive to, and others saved gas money and took the bus. Fewer drivers on the road meant fewer pedestrian deaths.
As the economy recovered, Americans spent more time on the road, and motorists started killing pedestrians at a pre-recession pace.
