The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has put forth a groundbreaking proposal aimed at reducing pedestrian fatalities and injuries caused by large SUVs and pickup trucks. The proposed rule, mandated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, would introduce testing and performance requirements to mitigate the risk of pedestrian head injuries.
According to NHTSA, pedestrian deaths have surged by 57% from 2013 to 2022, reaching 7,522 fatalities. The agency estimates that implementing the new rule could potentially save 67 lives annually. Data reveals that SUVs and trucks are involved in nearly half of all pedestrian fatalities resulting from front-end collisions.
