Pedestrian traffic fatalities drop over first nine months of 2026 amid recent spate of deadly crashes: DOT

Pedestrian traffic fatalities in New York City reached their lowest level in over a century during the first nine months of 2026. This record low occurred despite a recent series of high-profile fatal crashes.
Pedestrian traffic fatalities in New York City during the first nine months of 2026 were the lowest compared to any equivalent period in over a century, according to new data the city revealed on Friday. The figure comes despite a slew of traffic deaths that have grabbed headlines over the past few weeks. The latest...
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