Georgia had an estimated 348 pedestrian traffic fatalities in 2021, increasing from 281 in 2020 and 239 in 2019. The Peach State’s upward trend is outpacing the disturbing national trend.
Georgia Takes More Steps to Combat Distracted Driving
Drivers failing to maintain their lane were responsible for 55% of fatalities on Georgia roads in 2018 and experts believe distracted driving is the culprit.