The number of pedestrians killed on US roads dropped by 7% in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to a new data analysis from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA).
The fall marks the largest annual reduction since pedestrian deaths began falling three years ago.
The progress has been welcomed, however, GHSA said the projected 6,732 pedestrian fatalities in 2025 were still 5% above the 2019 level, the last year before the pandemic caused widespread changes in traffic patterns and reductions in enforcement.
The data analysis, Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State: 2025 Preliminary Data, provides a first look at pedestrian safety trends and changes in fatalities at the state level, building upon a report GHSA issued earlier this year.
The new report highlights how State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) and their partners are leveraging enforcement, data, technology, education, infrastructure and other proven solutions to improve pedestrian safety and save lives.
“It’s encouraging to see fewer pedestrian deaths for the third straight year – another sign of the growing momentum in roadway safety,” said GHSA Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Adkins. “Let’s keep this progress going until we reach zero deaths. We must stay vigilant and leverage proven countermeasures like traffic enforcement that focus on high-risk driving behavior, education and outreach initiatives, and infrastructure improvements.”
