Increasing danger from large trucks and SUVs

The article examines how the rise of larger vehicles like SUVs and pickup trucks has contributed to a significant increase in pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. since 2009. Large vehicles with higher hoods and bigger blind zones are more deadly to pedestrians, with estimates suggesting they cause around 3,000 deaths annually that could be avoided if vehicle sizes had remained constant. Experts highlight that these vehicles’ design features impeding driver visibility and their increasing prevalence play a key role in the rising death toll, despite advancements in pedestrian safety technology.

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