Pedestrians Killed In Crashes: Essex County Faces 'Harsh Reality'

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County has one of the highest rates of pedestrians killed in car crashes in the nation, a recent study claims.

A study conducted by personal injury attorneys Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers examined National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data on fatal car crashes from 2017 to 2021.

Researchers analyzed the counties which had recorded at least 10 fatalities from vehicle crashes over the five-year period. The goal? To identify the counties with the highest rates of pedestrians killed in traffic accidents.

Essex County ranked seventh on the list with 106 pedestrian fatalities, making up 46.29 percent of all traffic deaths (see the top 10 locations below).

“Our study uncovers the harsh reality of pedestrian safety in various U.S. counties,” said Digger Earles of Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers.

“Across the country there were more than 32,000 pedestrian deaths from car crashes over the five-year period, which is more than 17 people each day, and highlights the importance of safety for all road users,” Earles said.

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