This Houston road ranks highest in pedestrian deaths in America between 2021 and 2023

HOUSTON – If you had to guess the most deadly road to cross in Houston road, what street would come to your mind?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Westheimer Road, a 3.5-mile stretch, ranked first for pedestrian deaths between 2021 and 2023, with 19 fatalities during that period.

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The finding was part of The Washington Post’s investigation, “The Deadliest Roads in America,” which documented a recent surge in pedestrian deaths.

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Westheimer Road was also named among the list of intersections.

Farm to Market Road 1960 was listed fourth for pedestrian deaths between 2021 and 2023. The 6.3-mile stretch recorded 11 fatalities during that period.

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Traffic signals with crosswalks are often up to a mile apart, forcing pedestrians to choose between walking far out of their way or attempting a dash across busy traffic.

According to The Washington Post, road designs that encourage higher speeds have contributed to more on-scene deaths.