Road Safety Gains and Global Gaps | Bangor News

Global road deaths have dropped by over 30% since 1990, a major public health win—but the gains aren’t shared equally. Low-income nations still lag behind, while the U.S. and others saw pedestrian and vehicle deaths climb in recent years. Despite a 21% decline between 2011 and 2025, over a million died in 2024—making road accidents the top killer for teens and young adults. Shockingly, 90% of road deaths occur in low-income countries, where safety infrastructure can’t keep up with rapid urbanization and rising car use. In the U.S., bigger vehicles and distracted driving remain key issues, though pedestrian deaths fell 7% in 2025—the biggest drop in three years. As the UN convenes in NYC to tackle global road safety, the call is clear: equitable solutions are urgently needed to save lives everywhere. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/10e16d81b89f3c68