Growing Height of SUV and Truck Hoods Linked To Greater Risk of Pedestrian Deaths: Study
Just a 10cm increase in vehicle hood height increases the risk of a pedestrian fatality by 22%, according to new research.
Just a 10cm increase in vehicle hood height increases the risk of a pedestrian fatality by 22%, according to new research.
The pickup truck rear seat crash tests used child-sized test dummies and found significant neck and chest injury risks in most models.
Child pedestrians struck by large frame vehicles like SUVs, vans, and light trucks are particularly at risk of a fatal injury, experts warn.
Updated crash protection testing should evaluate the risk of head, pelvis, and leg injuries to pedestrians hit by vehicles, say federal officials.
The higher front ends of SUVs increase the risk of head and upper body injuries in cyclist accidents.
New crash testing shows rear seat passengers in several popular SUV models face a much greater risk of experiencing fatal head, neck, and chest injuries.
SUV’s were involved in only 16.9% of pedestrian and cyclist crashes, yet accounted for 40% of pedestrian and cyclist fatalities
Thicker support beams for the roof and higher hoods are believed to be contributing factors to why larger vehicles cause more fatal pedestrian accidents.