“Pedestrian crash deaths have risen 80 percent since hitting their low in 2009.”
IIHS looked at 17,897 pedestrian crashes. Hoods taller than 40 inches are about 45 percent more likely to kill. The average US passenger vehicle has grown 8 inches taller and 1,000 pounds heavier in 30 years. The people inside bought the height. The people in the crosswalk pay for it.