NY ranks 4th in states with highest pedestrian deaths
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — A new study has revealed the top 10 U.S. states with the highest amount of pedestrian deaths recorded—and New York ranks near the top of the list.
New York has over 2,534 fatalities over an 8-year period, which is the 4th highest in the US.
California takes the number one spot with 7,724. The state with the fewest? Wyoming, with 53.
The research carried out by experts at RMFW Law can be found here.
A new study has revealed the top 10 U.S. states with the highest amount of pedestrian deaths recorded—and New York ranks near the top of the list.
Top 10 US states with the most pedestrian deaths:
| Rank | State | Total Pedestrian Deaths (2012-2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 7,724 |
| 2 | Florida | 5,615 |
| 3 | Texas | 5,225 |
| 4 | New York | 2,534 |
| 5 | Georgia | 1,962 |
| 6 | North Carolina | 1,787 |
| 7 | Arizona | 1,639 |
| 8 | New Jersey | 1,490 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 1,426 |
| 10 | Michigan | 1,365 |
