Pedestrian deaths up 75% in the US as vehicles grow larger, report finds
A new report finds that pedestrian fatalities in the United States have risen by 75% as American cars and trucks have grown larger. Bigger vehicles have taller hoods and larger blind spots, making them significantly more deadly in collisions with pedestrians. The report points to the growing prevalence of SUVs and pickup trucks as a key driver of the increased death toll.
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