Bakersfield Ranked Deadliest for Walkers

Bakersfield just got a terrifying new ranking: it’s now one of the deadliest cities in America for pedestrians. A 2026 report reveals 229 pedestrian deaths between 2020 and 2024 — and the rate is climbing. The Bakersfield-Delano metro ranked fourth nationally for increased walking fatalities. California as a whole is eighth deadliest for pedestrians. The data shows American Indian, Alaska Native, and Black communities — along with low-income residents — are hit hardest, often because they lack safe transportation options. While national pedestrian deaths have slightly declined, the road to safety is still long, especially in places like Bakersfield. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/91d858cce101f696