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Global Road Safety Divide | Wilmington News
Global road deaths are down 30% since 1990, but the gains aren’t shared equally—90% of fatalities still occur in low-income countries where safety infrastructure lags behind rapid urban growth and rising vehicle numbers. Wealthier nations benefit from seatbelt laws and airbags, while poorer regions struggle to keep pace. Even in the U.S., progress is mixed, with recent drops in pedestrian deaths and ongoing concerns over distracted driving. As the UN convenes a major road safety summit, the message is clear: global safety efforts must urgently expand to protect everyone, everywhere. Listen in…
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