Pedestrian deaths in the U.S. have surged by 75% since 2009, with larger vehicles like SUVs and trucks implicated. Their taller hoods and increased blind spots make them more lethal and harder to maneuver safely around pedestrians.
Pedestrian deaths in the U.S. have increased by 75% since 2009, with larger trucks and SUVs cited as a key factor due to their lethal hood sizes and larger blind spots.
Government data reveals nearly 30% of over 1.8 lakh pedestrian fatalities in India (2019-24) occurred on national highways, with 50 million-plus cities accounting for 12-13%. Experts cite lack of safe footpaths and crossing infrastructure as primary causes, urging policy makers and agencies to address the issue in light of Supreme Court rulings.
