New research by the Times shows that thousands of fatal crashes involving pedestrians could have been avoided with lower hood heights and improved visibility.
In the United States, too, passenger cars have grown significantly in recent decades, with some drastic effects on pedestrians. The "New York Times" estimates how the popularity of large SUVs is reflected in death rates.
New video uploaded: A decrease that was once constant in pedestrian deaths in the United States has been reversed, even when other countries have become safer. Michael Keller, New York Times investigative journalist, used shock test results, 3D visibility scans and real-world reconstructions to explore how the boom of higher and heavier trucks and SUVs has changed what happens when a person is hit. By Michael H. Keller, Danielle Ivory, Irineo Ca…