Feds Hail Lower Road Deaths But Crashes, Injuries Increased
Walking and cycling fatalities on U.S. roadways declined slightly in 2019 — but total crashes and injuries increased,
By
Kea Wilson
5:36 PM CST on December 21, 2020
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