In 2023, 914 bicyclists and pedestrians died in traffic crashes in Texas. It’s part of a rising trend in recent years as pedestrian deaths went up 22% and bicyclist fatalities increased 58% from 2019–2023.
Nearly five years after his death, the family of Victor Peterzen, a 10-year old boy whose life was tragically cut short in a crash while riding his bike, is working with TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive S…