The Deadly Rise of Giant Trucks and S.U.V.s
Pedestrian deaths surge as America’s trucks and SUVs grow larger, prompting a new federal protection bill.
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The brief
Investigations reveal that thousands of U.S. pedestrians have been killed by the hood and pillar designs of oversized trucks and SUVs, and coverage notes a 75% rise in pedestrian fatalities as American vehicles increase in size. Studies cited by Car and Driver and other outlets say tall vehicle hoods add hundreds of deaths each year.
Multiple outlets—including The New York Times, Seattle Bike Blog, Yahoo, The Independent, Car and Driver, Newser, Autoguide.com, and GM Authority—are emphasizing the link between larger vehicle dimensions and the growing toll on pedestrians. The NYT investigation is highlighted across several sources, while Quiver Quantitative reports the introduction of related legislation.
Watch for developments around H.R. 9297, the Pedestrian Protection Act introduced by Representative Mary Gay Scanlon, as coverage may follow the bill’s progress and any ensuing regulatory or design changes for trucks and SUVs.
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Quick answers
What increase in pedestrian deaths is reported?
Coverage says pedestrian deaths have risen by 75% as American cars get bigger.
Which vehicle features are linked to the rise in fatalities?
Tall vehicle hoods and pillar designs on oversized trucks and SUVs are cited as causing hundreds of additional deaths each year.
What legislative action is being taken?
Representative Mary Gay Scanlon introduced H.R. 9297, the Pedestrian Protection Act, according to Quiver Quantitative.
Coverage (10)
- NYT investigation: Thousands of U.S. pedestrians are dead due to SUV/truck hood and pillar designs Seattle Bike Blog · 104d ago
- Pedestrian deaths have risen by 75% as American cars get bigger, report finds Yahoo · 104d ago
- Pedestrian deaths have risen by 75% as American cars get bigger, report finds The Independent · 104d ago
- A New Study Shows that Tall Vehicle Hoods Have Caused Hundreds of Additional Deaths Each Year Car and Driver · 104d ago
- Oversized Trucks, SUVs Taking a Toll in America Newser · 104d ago
- Behind the Wheel The New York Times · 104d ago
- Ever-Larger Trucks And SUVs Are Killing More And More Pedestrians Autoguide.com · 104d ago
- Increased Pickup And SUV Size Blamed For Rising Pedestrian Fatalities GM Authority · 104d ago
- New Bill: Representative Mary Gay Scanlon introduces H.R. 9297: Pedestrian Protection Act Quiver Quantitative · 104d ago
- The Deadly Rise of Giant Trucks and S.U.V.s The New York Times · 104d ago
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