In other developed nations, road deaths have been declining for 30 years, but the U.S. stands out with increasing fatalities.
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Americans commonly buy larger SUVs for a sense of safety, however, research shows it's now a danger on the road. Indeed, the issue isn't just the larger size of these vehicles but rather their design, specifically the height of the front end.
Research shows that lowering the front height of vehicles can significantly reduce pedestrian fatalities without sacrificing the appeal or functionality of larger vehicles.
Via FortNine.