According to a recent report from the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities in Indiana have increased in the first half of 2024. However, central Indiana, particularly Marion County, has seen a decline in such fatalities. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization reported that fatal pedestrian and bicyclist crashes in Marion County and surrounding counties decreased from 55 in both 2022 and 2023 to 50 in 2024, marking a 9% decrease for the region. Marion County itself experienced a 22% decrease, with fatal crashes falling from 45 in 2022 and 2023 to 35 in 2024. Indianapolis has adopted a Vision Zero ordinance and created a task force to reduce pedestrian fatalities to zero by 2035 by implementing strategies such as road diets to slow down traffic. While statewide fatal pedestrian crashes in Indiana were up over 25% from the previous year, the country as a whole saw a decrease in these deaths. Pedestrians are advised to be aware of their surroundings and not solely rely on drivers to see them. The Vision Zero Task Force has until July 1 to create a plan, after which the city will need to implement changes to improve safety.
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