Dangerous by Design 2026 shows Congress is failing on safety (opens in new tab)

Last week, Smart Growth America released its 2026 edition of Dangerous by Design. This cornerstone report investigates the skyrocketing pedestrian safety crisis across the U.S. and outlines actions that must be taken if the country hopes to ever stop the crisis. Dangerous by Design makes clear that the current transportation system is failing. With thousands of lives at stake, Congress cannot afford to continue the status quo embodied in the BUILD Act.