Pedestrians comprise about 18 to 20 percent of all traffic fatalities in the United States. Specifically, in 2022, pedestrian deaths accounted for approximately 18 percent of all traffic fatalities
. Other sources indicate similar figures, with pedestrian fatalities making up about 17.9 percent of traffic deaths in 2023
, and the U.S. Department of Transportation noting that pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities together comprise about 20 percent of all traffic fatalities annually
. In Europe, the proportion is roughly one in five road fatalities, or about 20 percent, which is higher than other vulnerable road user groups such as cyclists
. In some countries, pedestrian fatalities can be even higher; for example, in South Korea, pedestrians account for about 37.6 percent of all traffic fatalities
. Thus, in general, pedestrians represent roughly one-fifth of traffic fatalities, highlighting their vulnerability in traffic incidents.
