Volunteers spread out across the Las Vegas Valley on Saturday, Nov. 7, and drew chalk outlines on nine streets where people walking have been killed. The goal: make drivers see, in a way a statistic can’t, how many lives have been lost on a handful of local roads.
According to the campaign, 172 pedestrians were killed on those nine Clark County streets between Jan. 1, 2021, and June 30, 2026. The outlines are part of the annual Dusk2Dawn safety push, highlighted by Clark County officials and the advocacy group Ped Safe Vegas, which runs every fall as the days get shorter.
Key Takeaways
- Chalk outlines went down Saturday on nine valley streets tied to 172 pedestrian deaths from 2021 through mid-2026.
- The nine streets share posted speed limits of 45 mph, and organizers point to dangerous driving, poor lighting and road design.
- Over five years, Flamingo Road saw 29 pedestrian deaths, Boulder Highway 23, Charleston Boulevard 22 and Lake Mead Boulevard 15, according to figures shared at the campaign launch.
- Daylight saving time ended Nov. 1, so the evening commute now happens in the dark.
Why these nine streets
Officials say the nine roads are where fast traffic and inadequate infrastructure meet. All of them carry 45 mph speed limits, and Ped Safe says poor or missing street lighting adds to the danger for anyone crossing at night. Volunteers walked the routes with support vehicles protecting them as they worked.
Lake Mead Boulevard was one of the stops. Families of people killed there, including a 17-year-old hit in a crosswalk in February and a man killed in the same crosswalk in May 2024, have spoken out as part of the campaign. Ped Safe’s message on Saturday: “172 is not just a number.”
What officials are asking for
At the Dusk2Dawn launch on Oct. 28, Clark County Commission Chair Michael Naft said better road design makes a real difference and that he will keep pushing for it with the RTC. The state plans flashing pedestrian lights at Lake Mead Boulevard and Lamont Street, though News 3 reported those upgrades are still years away. Las Vegas Metro police reminded drivers to stay off their phones and watch for people on foot.
What it means for locals and visitors
If you drive here, the next few months are the riskiest stretch of the year for pedestrians: sunset now comes before 5 p.m. Slow down on the big six-lane roads, put the phone away, and expect people crossing mid-block, especially near bus stops. If you’re walking, use marked crosswalks, wear something light or reflective and don’t assume a driver sees you. Visitors heading off the Strip on foot should take extra care on wide arterial roads like Flamingo and Charleston. And if you’ve been drinking, take a rideshare or cab.
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