The number of pedestrians killed on U.S. roads declined by 4% in the first half of last year, according to preliminary estimates. But pedestrian fatality numbers are still far above their 2019 levels.

The city of Atlanta's streets have over the past few years become more dangerous for pedestrians.

Vehicles with higher front ends are more likely to cause fatalities in crashes with pedestrians than smaller cars and trucks, according to new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.