In Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet, environmental journalist Ben Golfarb reveals the hidden ecological devastation caused by our planet’s 40 million miles of roadways. While we see roads as infrastructure for human convenience, wild animals experience them as “entirely alien forces of death and disruption,” with over a million animals killed daily by cars in the U.S. alone. Through compelling field research and storytelling, Golfarb explores how highways fragment habitats, disrupt migration patterns, and spread invasive species, while profiling the innovative conservationists and engineers creating wildlife crossings, tunnels, and overpasses to reconnect fragmented landscapes. Written with passion, curiosity, and wit, this timely book offers both a sobering look at how roads have transformed our planet and genuine hope for creating infrastructure that serves both human needs and wildlife survival.