https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oversized-trucks-suvs-taking-a-toll-in-americaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oversized-trucks-suvs-taking-a-toll-in-americahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oversized-trucks-suvs-taking-a-toll-in-america#u14809Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:46:09 +0000American cars have grown larger and heavier, contributing to a rise in pedestrian fatalities. Investigations indicate that specific design elements of SUVs and trucks are increasing the lethality of crashes. Pedestrian deaths have increased by 75% since 2009.What's confirmed:Pedestrian deaths have risen by 75% since 2009 as American cars get bigger.A New York Times investigation found that vehicles on American roads are larger and killing thousands more pedestrians.Tall vehicle hoods have caused hundreds of additional deaths each year.SUVs have replaced compact sedans and minivans for many buy