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The New York Times
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Increase in Large Trucks and SUVs
A New York Times investigation highlights that the increasing size of SUVs and pickup trucks has contributed to a rise in pedestrian fatalities in the U.S., which have increased by approximately 75 percent since 2009. Larger vehicles with higher hoods and bigger blind zones are more likely to cause deadly collisions, especially for shorter pedestrians and children. Experts estimate that about 3,000 lives could have been saved during this period if vehicle sizes had remained consistent with earlier decades. Despite technological advances like pedestrian detection systems, safety advocates emphasize that vehicle design changes play a significant role in the ongoing trend of rising pedestrian deaths.
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