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I don't think that works out. The statistic is that pedestrian deaths are up 46% since 2010. There are possibly scenarios where vehicle mass or configuration
by jcims 6y ago
I don't think that works out. The statistic is that pedestrian deaths are up 46% since 2010. There are possibly scenarios where vehicle mass or configuration makes a difference, but cars and trucks haven't changed that much in a decade. A spot check of an F150 and a Toyota Camry don't really yield any substantial change in that time frame.
- ch4s3 6y agoIt isn't that F150s are heavier than 10 years ago, but that a higher share of new car sales are SUVs and trucks vs sedans.
- jcims 6y agoAh I got you. Found a study from 2005 - https://injuryprevention.bmj.com/content/11/4/232 https://injuryprevention.bmj.com/content/11/4/232 Light truck (pickups, suvs, vans) accounted for ~30% higher relative risk vs cars. Surprisingly (to me) motorcycle/pedestrian accidents are three times as likely to result in a fatality. Personally I think it's mostly related to distracted driving/walking but vehicle type almost certainly plays some role.
- ch4s3 6y agoConsider that larger vehicles also have larger blind spots that might obscure a pedestrian walking into a dangerous area.