Pedestrian deaths in Texas increase 15% in 2021

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TxDOT urges drivers to look out for pedestrians who account for 1 in 5 traffic fatalities in the Lone Star State

As Texans enjoy summer activities outdoors, TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart” campaign urges drivers and pedestrians to watch out for each other as pedestrian deaths continue to rise. In 2021, 5,366 traffic crashes involving pedestrians occurred in Texas, and as a result 841 people were killed, a 15% increase in pedestrian fatalities over the previous year. Another 1,470 people were seriously…

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