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Florida City Ranked Among Nation's Most Dangerous for Walkers
11 Aug
Summary
- Jacksonville ranked 34th out of 35 major cities for pedestrian safety.
- The city recorded 3.05 pedestrian deaths per 100,000 residents.
- Boston and New York were named the safest cities for pedestrians.
Jacksonville, Florida, has been identified as a highly dangerous city for pedestrians, according to a recent study by KURU Footwear. The city ranked 34th out of 35 major U.S. cities examined, narrowly avoiding the bottom spot which was taken by Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The study reported a concerning 3.05 pedestrian deaths per 100,000 residents in Jacksonville. This alarming statistic contributed to the city receiving a low pedestrian safety score of 20 out of 100. Its walkability score was also noted at 26.
Jacksonville was the sole Florida city included in the rankings. The study's methodology did not provide reasons for the exclusion of other major Florida cities like Orlando, Tampa, and Miami. Notably, all ten cities at the lower end of the safety rankings were located in the South or Southwest regions of the country.
In contrast, Boston was recognized as the safest city for pedestrians, followed by New York City. Milwaukee recorded the lowest pedestrian fatality rate among all evaluated cities, with 0.92 deaths per 100,000 people. The KURU Footwear study combined preliminary pedestrian fatality data with each city's Walk Score, which assesses ease of access to amenities on foot.
