More than 65% of communities say pedestrian fatalities increase as a percentage of all traffic fatalities over the last decade. When considering those increases and decreases it is also important to keep in mind the overall risk posed per capita.
Pedestrian fatalities often make up a large percentage of traffic fatalities in communities. Historically, funding for safety improvements often does not reflect the dangers to people walking. Per Capita fatality rates are important for understanding the overall risk in the community.