SUV sales have more than doubled in the United States over the last ten years. Clearly, these vehicles are popular. But, that popularity can be deadly. Across the United States, pedestrian fatalities have risen and as a result of more SUVs on the road.
SUVs cause more pedestrian deaths than regular cars. That occurs because the front end of an SUV creates more of a forceful impact on a greater percentage of a pedestrian’s body. SUVs are also much heavier than regular cars, meaning the impact with the pedestrians are more often deadly.
The example of pedestrian death increases helps to underscore the dangers posed by SUVs. Drivers, passengers, and occupants of other vehicles can also suffer serious injuries when involved in an accident with an SUV.