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Reflecting on Dangerous by Design
The pedestrian safety crisis in America continues to claim more than 7,000 lives each year, leaving families and communities devastated by preventable tragedies. In Dangerous by Design 2026, Smart Growth America highlights the alarming scale of pedestrian fatalities and the urgent need for safer road infrastructure. Through personal stories, statistics, and firsthand experiences, Transportation for America’s Kristina Curtiss explores the human impact of traffic violence and why acknowledging these losses is essential to inspiring meaningful action and creating safer streets for everyone.
Vehicles with big blind zones spell danger to pedestrians during left turns
Vehicles with large driver-side blind zones are much more likely to strike crossing pedestrians while turning left than those with small blind zones, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows.
New IIHS measurement technique points to growth in vehicle blind zones
A new study from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Volpe Center and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reveals a troubling trend: the forward blind zones in top-selling vehicles have grown dramatically over the past 25 years. Using a new IIHS-developed visibility mapping method, researchers found that SUVs like the Honda CR-V and Chevrolet Suburban now block up to 58% more of the driver’s forward view than older models — a decline that could be linked to rising pedestrian and bicyclist deaths. The innovative technique allows engineers to measure visibility with precision, paving the way for deeper research into how modern vehicle design affects safety on the road.
Sharing the Road: Research shows bigger, taller vehicles are more dangerous to pedestrians
American roads are increasingly dominated by large SUVs and trucks. As of January 2025, more than 80% of new vehicle sales were SUVs and pickup trucks. While these supersized vehicles are often praised for providing superior crash protection for drivers and passengers, a growing body of research reveals that they could be more dangerous for pedestrians.
Rep. Raskin Celebrates GAO Decision to Review U.S. Vehicle Safety Design Standards
