Charleston Ranks 12th Deadliest for Pedestrians

Charleston’s streets are killing pedestrians at an alarming rate—now ranked twelfth deadliest metro area in the nation—with South Carolina fourth worst overall. Over 80% of studied areas are getting more dangerous for walkers, and families are paying the ultimate price. One grieving daughter is now demanding action, calling out officials for ignoring proven safety solutions. Nationally, more than 7,000 people died walking in 2024 alone, still far above 2009 levels. Experts say we know how to fix it—but we’re not prioritizing it. It’s time to stop celebrating small wins and start designing streets that save lives. 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/6cc2730fea50ff08