Increasing the front-end height of a vehicle by roughly 4 inches increases pedestrian fatality chance by 22%, significantly impacting female pedestrians, those over 65, and children.
If a bicyclist is hit by a pickup truck instead of a car, they are 291% more likely to die, emphasizing the impact of vehicle size on road safety.
Blaming cars for rising traffic deaths has logical grounds due to the physics involved; better engineering plays a vital role in designing safer communities and streets.
The U.S. has been tracking car-related road deaths since 1899, highlighting the urgency of addressing the significant impact of vehicle size on pedestrian safety.
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