Taller hoods are a major contributor to crashes that kill pedestrians.

"More evidence is piling up that extra-tall vehicle hoods, increasingly common on American trucks and SUVs, are more dangerous to pedestrians."

"...Data from the 1990s found that a pedestrian hit by a light truck was two to three times more likely to be killed, with another study finding that light trucks were twice as likely to injure a pedestrian than a car, especially at low speed.” >>
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/01/127196-study-zeroes-dangers-taller-vehicles
#pedestrians #cars #SUVS #PickupTrucks #PedestrianFatalities #PedestrianDeaths #regulation
Image: Tall vehicle hood mingling with toddler and pram, Bellingen

#NHTSA #SUV #PedestrianDeaths

https://islandinthenet.com/sunday-paper-suv-safety/

The US finally takes aim at truck bloat — I'm so relieved that NHTSA is finally recognizing how dangerous these oversized SUVs and trucks are for pedestrians. It’s about time someone acknowledged the problem. Some people think it’s smarter to own bigger vehicles like SUVs, believing they're safer. They never seem to think about the risks to pedestrians. If these new rules are enacted, it could change how vehicles are designed and make the roads a bit safer for everyone.

https://islandinthenet.com/sunday-paper-suv-safety/

#FederalMotorVehicleSafetyStandards #NHTSA #PedestrianDeaths #VehicleWeight