pedestrian deaths
Coverage of pedestrian deaths in the Nexus archive.
- Spiking pedestrian deaths: Metro Council targets NDOT to amp up Vision Zero program
Metro Council members are demanding faster action on Nashville's Vision Zero initiative following a sharp increase in pedestrian deaths this year. The council is targeting NDOT to enhance the program.
- Metro Council member pushes to achieve Vision Zero as pedestrian deaths rise
Metro Council member Jacob Kupin from District 19 highlights rising pedestrian deaths and declares a public safety emergency after four years of Vision Zero efforts.
- Timeline: Fatal hit-and-runs, pedestrian deaths on Nashville's Lafayette Street corridor
A stretch of Lafayette Street in South Nashville has faced growing scrutiny due to a series of pedestrian crashes. The article highlights fatal hit-and-run incidents and pedestrian deaths along the corridor.
- New report ranks Charlotte region 50th out of 101 metro areas for pedestrian deaths
The Charlotte region is ranked 50th out of 101 metro areas for pedestrian deaths, with 287 pedestrian fatalities recorded between 2020-2024, an increase from 241 deaths in the previous five years.