https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/75-more-pedestrians-have-been-killed-since-2009-giant-trucks-and-suvs-are-whyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/75-more-pedestrians-have-been-killed-since-2009-giant-trucks-and-suvs-are-whyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/75-more-pedestrians-have-been-killed-since-2009-giant-trucks-and-suvs-are-why#u22247Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:46:39 +0000U.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 https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/75-more-pedestrians-have-been-killed-since-2009-giant-trucks-and-suvs-are-whyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/75-more-pedestrians-have-been-killed-since-2009-giant-trucks-and-suvs-are-why#u16015Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:16:31 +0000Pedestrian 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