Pedestrian traffic fatalities reached the highest total in more than two decades, according to recent data. A total of nearly 6000 people were killed, reaching the projected rise of 11% for 2016. The figures, released on March 23, 2017, are based on data from the first six months of the year, gathered from every state and the District of Colombia, then projected for the rest of the year. Pedestrian deaths during the first six months totaled 2,660 nationwide, compared to 2,486 deaths over the same period the year before. The figures which were prepared for the Governors Highway Safety Association represent the steepest year to year [...]