Road Deaths

What Can be Done About the Global Scourge of Road Deaths?

1.2 million people are killed by road collisions every year, says a new report from the World Health Organization. Across the world, it's the leading cause of death for 15- to 29-year-olds. Nick Mead discusses the report's chilling findings.

Mar 18, 2013 The Guardian

Pedestrians' Dangerous Walk in Mumbai

The doubling of car traffic in the past 20 years in Mumbai has created a transit culture that has become dangerous for pedestrians. More than 44 percent of Mumbai citizens walk to work, and 78 percent road fatalities are pedestrians, a study finds.

Aug 9, 2011 The Times Of India

America's Killer Roads

This oped takes on American street design and blames it for causing countless road injuries and deaths.

Aug 20, 2009 The Boston Globe