Bullets don't shoot people. So why do cars 'kill' cyclists?

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A study by Roadragers found that 1.19 million people are killed in traffic each year, with news reports often describing crashes as if cars move on their own, shifting blame from drivers to roads and victims.

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Highlights the systemic nature of traffic harm and the impact of language on accountability.

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Hacker News Front PageBullets don't shoot people. So why do cars 'kill' cyclists?6/5/2026, 5:46:48 PM

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