Why are Pedestrian traffic fatalities increasing?

2022 saw the highest number of pedestrian traffic fatalities since 1981 according to a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association. Since 2010, pedestrian deaths have gone up 77%, far more than the increase in other traffic related fatalities which increased 25% over the same time. Texas saw a 1% increase in pedestrian fatalities between 2021 and 2022. 60.4% of fatalities occur on regular, non-freeway, non-feeder roads.

Governors Highway Safety Association | Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State