The Safety Paradox: Why We've Made Progress on Road Deaths and What It Means for Our Future The road safety landscape has undergone significant changes since the 1960s.
A notable example is the intersection near my Brooklyn apartment, which once lacked stop signs and crosswalks but now boasts four new stop signs and freshly painted markings.
This local story illustrates a broader shift in how we perceive road accidents. Historically, car crashes were viewed as an acceptable price to pay for faster transportation.