Pedestrian deaths have risen by 75% as American cars get bigger, report finds (opens original article in a new tab)

Pedestrian deaths in the U.S. have increased by 75% since 2009, with larger vehicles like trucks and SUVs contributing to the rise due to their design features that increase risk to pedestrians.

• Pedestrian deaths in the U.S. have risen by 75% since 2009 due to larger vehicles
• Large trucks and SUVs have bigger hoods and blind spots that increase pedestrian fatalities
• SUVs with hoods taller than 40 inches are 45% more likely to kill pedestrians in crashes