SUVs are three times more dangerous to pedestrians than sedans
Research by the Detroit Free Press and USA Today Network shows that SUVs are two to three times more likely to kill pedestrians than regular cars.
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SUVs are three times more dangerous to pedestrians than sedans. |
Most consumers in the world today prefer SUVs and pickup trucks, and car manufacturers are constantly launching new models of high-chassis vehicles in many sizes. However, according to the latest research, these vehicles are 2-3 times more likely to cause fatal accidents.
The Detroit Free Press and USA Today Network report that the number of pedestrian deaths in the US has increased by 46% since 2009, equivalent to 6,000 more people than in 2006. And SUVs are largely responsible for this increase.
Most of the fatalities occurred in large cities. Among cities with populations of at least 200,000, other large cities ranked high on the list, including Newark, Miami, Tampa, St. Louis, and Phoenix. Meanwhile, Detroit led the way with a pedestrian fatality rate of 34.5 (per 100,000 residents).
Sedans are safer for pedestrians. |
But SUVs are not entirely responsible for accidents involving pedestrians. These people can be drunk or using their smartphones while driving. However, there are numbers that directly correlate the level of damage and the severity of accidents involving SUVs.
The trend of buying SUVs and pickup trucks is also booming in the Vietnamese market. Drivers tend to choose bigger, taller, and more sturdy vehicles to cope with potholes and flooded roads, ensuring safety for the driver and passengers.
