It's kinda morbid but I came across this google map today - Camden County Pedestrian Fatalities
When you look at the other counties it's a clear pattern that most people getting run down and succumbing to their injuries are being hit along major highways (at high speeds).
I'd be interested to see where all of the car/ped accidents are happening - not just those where people are dying as a result. I'm just curious to know if the presence of more pedestrians in certain areas makes things safer for people walking around those areas or if it's simply the highway speeds that are killing people.
Why is it so hard to get good data on this stuff? This country averages about 17,000 murders per year and about 43,000 traffic deaths. I can find all kinds of stats on murder victims, their attackers, their relationship, etc. and only limited national stats on people who die on the road.
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