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U.S. pedestrian deaths reach a 40-year high (text.npr.org)

submitted 2 years ago by dingus@lemmy.ml to c/news@beehaw.org

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[–] Adonnus@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I used to be a dumbass pedestrian. I'd stand near or off the curb at intersections. I'd walk on sidewalkless streets to stores. Jaywalk heavy streets. Damn I was dumb. I avoid it where I can and waaaay more attentive of other people's driving

[–] Laconic@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago

The growth of SUVs and big ass trucks with big ass blind spots in front of them are major factors in this.