American pedestrians and bicyclists are killed at six times the rate of Dutch pedestrians and bicyclists, mainly because of a difference in government supported infrastructure for these modes of transportation.

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Studies have found that the Netherlands has one of the lowest bicycle and pedestrian fatality rates in the world due to their investment in infrastructure that separates these modes of transportation from cars. In contrast, the US lags behind in infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists, leading to higher fatality rates.

American Pedestrians and Bicyclists Are Killed at Six Times the Rate