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Why are these American Trucks are Dangerous?

Why are these American Trucks are Dangerous? American pickup trucks and SUVs have a pedestrian fatality problem that most buyers never think about. When a pedestrian is hit by a standard passenger car, they typically roll onto the hood. It's not pleasant, but survival rates are relatively high. When someone is hit by a modern American pickup truck, they're far more likely to be knocked backward onto the pavement or pulled under the vehicle entirely. The difference in outcomes is significant. Research shows that pedestrians are 44% more likely to die when struck by an SUV or light truck compared to a passenger car. For children, that number jumps to 82%, and for kids under ten years old, the fatality rate is 130% higher. A 2023 Belgian study found that pedestrians or cyclists hit by pickup trucks face almost 200% higher risk of injury compared to standard cars.These aren't marginal differences. We're talking about design choices in American vehicles that have measurably increased fatalities. Meanwhile, European safety regulations have driven vehicle design in a completely different direction, and the results speak for themselves. Today we're looking at why US trucks have become so much more dangerous, what Europe does differently, and whether American regulations are finally starting to catch up.