Nashville saw more pedestrian deaths in 2022 than any prior year. Police statistics show 49 people died, mostly when crossing high-speed city streets.
Report: Low Lighting, Sparse Crosswalks Are Partly To Blame After Deadly Years For Pedestrians
Pedestrian deaths set a record in Nashville in 2019 and then hit an even deadlier level last year with 39 lives lost. Now an analysis from advocacy group Walk Bike Nashville is identifying trends in the incidents.
Record Deaths Of Nashville Pedestrians Prompt Roadside Memorials
Nashville is now in its deadliest year for pedestrians. Recent fatal strikes have pushed past what had been a record-setting death toll in 2019.
Midway Through 2020, Nashville’s Pedestrian Deaths Are Setting New Records
Midway through 2020, Nashville is again experiencing high pedestrian fatalities. The city is ahead of last year’s record-setting pace, when 32 people were fatally struck by vehicles. Fifteen people have died as of June 20, including three in a recent eight-day span, according to Metro police.
Nashville’s Deadly Pedestrian Year Claims Another, With Dangerous Months Ahead
A record 26 pedestrians have been killed this year in Nashville, and advocates worry that number will climb higher because the shorter daylight hours…
Pedestrian Struck And Killed By WeGo Bus In The Gulch
Listen A pedestrian was struck and killed by a WeGo bus on Eighth Avenue South on Thursday morning. The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. on the 600 block near Gleaves Street in the Gulch.
Another Nashville Pedestrian Death Raises Safety Concerns
A man stumbled into a Nashville street and was killed by a WeGo bus on Thursday morning.
TSU Researchers: Pedestrian Deaths Are Misunderstood, In Part Because Of Police And Journalists
Listen Researchers at Tennessee State University say they’ve found shortcomings in how pedestrian deaths are documented and reported through local news outlets.
Tennessee Drivers Could Face Stiffer Penalties For Injuring Pedestrians And For Texting
Tennessee senators advanced two bills Monday that would increase penalties against drivers.
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