Queens Boulevard has been known locally as the “Boulevard of Death”, the site of more than 130 pedestrian deaths since 1990. In 2017, it had its lowest number of pedestrian deaths since 1910. Nationally, pedestrian deaths are rising and reached an almost three-decade high last year, according to new figures. Although 23 states achieved decreases in pedestrian deaths in 2018, 25 saw increases. Despite implementing Vision Zero policies in 2015, pedestrian deaths in Los Angeles spiked in 2017.

Source: The Guardian March 12, 2019 09:56 UTC