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Press Release: Tucson Remains Among Nation’s Deadliest Places for People Walking

Tucson, AZ (June 15, 2026) – Tucson ranks #4 among the most dangerous metro areas in the United States for people walking, according to Dangerous by Design 2026, a new national report released by Smart Growth America.

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Press Release: Tucson Ranked Third Deadliest Metro Area in Nation for People on Foot: Swift Action Needed

Dangerous by Design 2024 data shows Tucson is the third deadliest metro area in the US for people walking

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A Few Thoughts On Traffic Fatalities, Media Reporting, And Victim Blaming

Traffic fatalities have been increasing in Tucson with a staggering rise in pedestrian fatalities in 2022. Meanwhile, media reporting of these tragedies fails to acknowledge that our streets are “dangerous by design” while falling in the trap of victim blaming.