75% More Pedestrians Have Been Killed Since 2009. Giant Trucks and SUVs Are Why

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1. 1h ago

   Vehicle Size Increases Linked to Rising Pedestrian Deaths

   U.S. pedestrian fatalities have climbed since 2009. Larger trucks and SUVs are contributing to these deaths. The design and height of these vehicles increase the risk of fatal injuries.

   What's confirmed:

   • Pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. have risen significantly since 2009.
   • The height and design of modern SUVs and trucks increase the risk of serious injury and death.
   • Taller vehicle hoods contribute to higher fatality rates even at low speeds.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A New York Times investigation found that larger vehicles on American roads are killing thousands more pedestrians.
   • One account states that a pedestrian's head can end up under the wheel before a driver realizes what happened.
   confidence 90%
2. 5d ago

   Rise of SUVs and Trucks Linked to Surge in Pedestrian Deaths

   Pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. have risen significantly since 2009. Research indicates that the height and design of modern SUVs and trucks increase the risk of serious injury and death. Taller vehicle hoods contribute to higher fatality rates even at low speeds.

   What's confirmed:

   • Pedestrian deaths in the U.S. have increased since 2009.
   • Taller vehicles are more dangerous to pedestrians.
   • Large vehicles have larger hoods and blind spots.
   • The risk of serious injury or fatality increases faster for taller vehicles than shorter vehicles as crash speed increases.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. have surged by 83% since 2009.
   • U.S. pedestrian deaths are up 78%.
   • Pedestrian deaths have increased by 75% since 2009.
   • People shorter than 5-foot-6 are frequently knocked to the ground in front of the average vehicle.
   • Tall vehicle hoods cause hundreds of additional deaths each year.
   confidence 80%