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Pedestrians and Bikes Bear Brunt of Traffic Crashes | Lexington News
A new 10-year study of crashes in Greater Cincinnati reveals that though pedestrians and cyclists are a small part of all traffic accidents, they account for a shocking majority of serious injuries and deaths. Speed, lighting, and road design are key factors in survival rates, with vulnerable communities—older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income residents—bearing the brunt of these deadly collisions. Over 1,700 bike crashes led to 29 deaths, while 6,100 pedestrian crashes caused 259 fatalities; bike crash severity has even increased since 2020. Most crashes occur between 3 PM and…
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