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Read more about the article High Hood Vehicle Design and Pedestrian Deaths: When Vehicle Height Becomes a Safety Defect

How High-Hood Vehicle Front Ends Increase Pedestrian Fatalities

  • Post author:Matthew Hess
  • Post published:May 14, 2026
  • Post category:Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian fatalities have risen sharply in Illinois and nationwide. High-hood vehicles, including large SUVs and pickup trucks, are a growing safety concern. Their elevated front ends create larger blind spots…

Continue ReadingHigh Hood Vehicle Design and Pedestrian Deaths: When Vehicle Height Becomes a Safety Defect
Read more about the article The Rise Of Large Vehicles And The Increase In Pedestrian Fatalities

The Rise Of Large Vehicles And The Increase In Pedestrian Fatalities

  • Post author:Matthew Hess
  • Post published:April 21, 2026
  • Post category:Pedestrian Accidents

Lately, more people in Illinois are noticing a worrying trend: pedestrian deaths are going up as bigger vehicles become more common on the roads. SUVs, lifted pickup trucks, and large…

Continue ReadingThe Rise Of Large Vehicles And The Increase In Pedestrian Fatalities

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