# Child pedestrian casualties nearly five times higher in England's most deprived areas

A new analysis shows child pedestrian casualties are almost five times higher in England's poorest areas than in the wealthiest. The disparity highlights how socioeconomic inequality affects child road safety. This calls for targeted safety measures in disadvantaged communities.

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- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/30/child-pedestrian-deaths-five-times-higher-england-worst-off-areas) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:01:10 GMT