14 results

• Driver Visibility Issues in Larger Vehicle Sizes Linked to Increased Risk of Accidents: Report

  July 16, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  A new study finds that reduced forward visibility in larger vehicles like SUVs and pickups has contributed to expanding front blind zones and a steady increase in pedestrian and cyclist fatalities over the past 25 years.

• Large-Sized SUVs and Trucks Offer Minimal Safety Benefits: IIHS

  February 13, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Researchers have found that larger, heavier vehicles do not improve occupant safety, and increase the danger to pedestrians and those in other vehicles, despite popular beliefs.

• Pedestrian Injury Severity Increases With Height of Vehicles: IIHS

  December 27, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  The height of a vehicle hood's leading edge significantly increases both the overall risk of pedestrian injury and the severity of injuries caused by impact speed in an auto accident, according to new research.

• Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities Remain Over 14% Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Rates: Report

  June 24, 2024

  Grace Muller

  The findings of a new report show that pedestrian traffic fatalities remain stubbornly high after the pandemic, due to a lack of traffic enforcement and infrastructure.

• Growing Height of SUV and Truck Hoods Linked To Greater Risk of Pedestrian Deaths: Study

  February 6, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  A new study warns that the growing size of trucks and SUVs is contributing to increasingly deadly pedestrian auto accidents on U.S. roads.

• Mid-Size Pick Up Truck Rear Passenger Seat Safety Risks Highlighted in IIHS Report

  July 6, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A new report reveals many popular pickup trucks may have unsafe rear seats, particularly for children.

• Pediatric Health Experts Warn Rise in Child Roadway Deaths Highlight Need for Safer Pedestrian Environments

  June 28, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  Recent data has seen a rise in child pedestrian roadway deaths in recent years, researchers warn.

• Pedestrian Crash Protection Testing Updates Proposed by NHTSA

  May 24, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  The NHTSA has proposed new testing standards for vehicles which focus on preventing or decreasing the risks of pedestrian injuries and fatalities from an auto accident.

• Cyclist Accidents With SUVs Result In More Serious Injuries: Study

  May 2, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A new study warns that the higher front ends of SUVs contribute to an increased risk of upper body injury and death.

• Rear Passenger SUV Seating Designs Are Less Safe in Newer Models: IIHS Report

  April 3, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A new report finds backseat passengers in SUVs are nearly 50% more likely to die in an auto accident than front seat passengers.