South Carolina’s Pedestrian Crisis

South Carolina has become the fourth deadliest state for pedestrians, with Charleston-North Charleston and Columbia slipping to 12th and 18th respectively — not because they got worse, but because the rest of the country got far worse. Nearly 900 pedestrians died in the state between 2020 and 2024, more than in the prior four years, revealing a national trend toward more dangerous streets designed for cars, not people. Advocates are pushing for a balance between driver convenience and pedestrian safety, calling for road designs that encourage slower, more humane driving speeds. In Charleston, new measures like adjusted traffic light timing and pedestrian head starts are being tested after a heartbreaking death of a 78-year-old teacher. Families continue to push for systemic change, while state officials say they’re committed — but whether these efforts will make a real difference remains to be seen. 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/f93e7cbe81fb1933