David Ho1d ago

The rise of larger vehicles like SUVs and pickup trucks, with their taller hoods and larger blind zones, has contributed to a 75% increase in pedestrian and cyclist deaths since 2009.

Until we design better streets and ban these vehicles, people outside these vehicles will keep dying.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/06/21/us/trucks-suv-pedestrian-crashes.html?unlocked_article_code=1.sFA.I27_.RXJpxEQcJXSI&smid=nytcore-ios-share

The Deadly Rise of Giant Trucks and S.U.V.s

The vehicles on American roads have grown larger — and they are killing thousands more pedestrians, a Times investigation found.

The New York Times
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@davidho safety incentives (and requirements, plus footprint/emissions requirements) prioritize the occupants of the vehicles, not everyone else. My 1980s ford ranger has tiny A pillars and a low beltline---and NO AIRBAGS. There's still a good chance of running over people in a collision, but my visibility is way better; the exchange is that a collision or rollover will kill me: the roof can't support the truck's weight, and there's no curtain airbags.
Jun 22 at 1:42pmWeb
Show threadecharlie1d ago

@davidho oh look that's in the article.

I will note, I much prefer the older vehicles ergonomically, but clearly safety is important. (as is reliability).