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Road Safety Gains and Global Gaps | Bangor News
Global road deaths have dropped by over 30% since 1990, a major public health win—but the gains aren’t shared equally. Low-income nations still lag behind, while the U.S. and others saw pedestrian and vehicle deaths climb in recent years. Despite a 21% decline between 2011 and 2025, over a million died in 2024—making road accidents the top killer for teens and young adults. Shockingly, 90% of road deaths occur in low-income countries, where safety infrastructure can’t keep up with rapid urbanization and rising car use. In the U.S., bigger vehicles and distracted driving remain key issues…
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