
Dangerous by Design 2026 ranks all 50 states and the largest 101 metro areas by pedestrian fatality rates. Every one of them is too dangerous for people walking.
After decades of preventable deaths, insufficient policy change, and broken promises, our streets are still dangerous by design.
Pedestrian safety is a growing concern across the United States, with an alarming increase in pedestrian fatalities over the past decade. This report highlights the most dangerous metro areas and states for pedestrians, based on a detailed analysis of fatality rates from 2018 to 2022. The data underscores the critical need for comprehensive safety measures, urban planning, and policy interventions to protect vulnerable road users. Here are our rankings:

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