# 75% More Pedestrians Have Been Killed Since 2009. Giant Trucks and SUVs Are Why

> Key Takeaways - Bigger cars, bigger danger. Pedestrian fatalities have surged 75% since 2009, linked to the rise of larger vehicles like SUVs and pickups. - Size matters in safety.

- **Source:** [Thedrive](https://www.thedrive.com/news/75-more-pedestrians-have-been-killed-since-2009-giant-trucks-and-suvs-are-why?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3aa9c1f1ae8b0770c5b501)
- **Published:** 2026-06-23
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #since #suvs #bigger #giant #killed #pedestrians #trucks #cars
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