Why Do So Many More Pedestrians Die in America?

This 11-minute SciShow video explores the alarming rise in pedestrian fatalities in the United States compared to other developed nations. Hosted by Savannah Geary (they/them), learn about the factors contributing to America's disproportionately high pedestrian death rates, examining why people outside vehicles are increasingly vulnerable on American roads. Discover the underlying causes of this public health issue, including infrastructure design, vehicle trends, and policy decisions that have created more dangerous conditions for pedestrians. The video presents data-driven analysis to understand this troubling trend and what might be done to address it.