Pedestrian deaths increase 15 percent in 2021
AUSTIN—As Texans enjoy summer activities outdoors, TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart” campaign urges drivers and pedestrians to watch out for each other as pedestrian deaths continue to rise.
In 2021, 5,366 traffic crashes involving pedestrians occurred in Texas, and as a result, 841 people were killed, a 15 percent increase in pedestrian fatalities over the previous year. Another 1,470 people were…