New research suggests thousands of pedestrian deaths may be linked to the growing size of SUVs and pickup trucks.
This article is based on reporting and analysis published by The New York Times on June 21, 2026 “The Deadly Rise of Giant Trucks and S.U.V.s” by Michael H. Keller, Eli Murray, Danielle Ivory, and Irineo Cabreros. The analysis was conducted in conjunction with testing by Forensic Rock, and additional pedestrian safety research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the National Safety Council, and other transportation safety organizations.

