Most Americans feel public transportation is risky. Crowded platforms, strangers, and scary headlines make buses and trains seem unsafe. But the facts tell a very different story. A recent Planetizen piece highlights new research showing that both crash and crime risks are significantly lower on public transit than behind the wheel. In fact, riding transit carries about one-tenth the risk of death or injury compared to driving, and communities with strong transit networks have far fewer traffic fatalities overall.
This isn’t just academic – it’s a powerful argument for planners, policymakers, and everyday commuters to rethink how we get around. If you’re curious why transit feels unsafe but statistically isn’t, and how boosting transit use could make our streets safer for everyone, read the full story here:
👉 “In Both Crashes and Crime, Public Transportation is Far Safer than Driving”
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2025/04/134792-both-crashes-and-crime-public-transportation-far-safer-driving
