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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 1 MIN

Big Trucks, Bigger Danger for Pedestrians

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Big trucks and SUVs are turning streets into danger zones for pedestrians — their towering hoods and massive size create deadly blind spots and amplify crash severity. New testing confirms modern giants outperform older models in hiding drivers from walkers. While the auto industry deflects blame onto street design, regulators and tech advocates are betting on automated pedestrian-detection systems as the real solution — and they’re already making a difference. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cf86f28ace17099d

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Big trucks and SUVs are turning streets into danger zones for pedestrians — their towering hoods and massive size create deadly blind spots and amplify crash severity. New testing confirms modern giants outperform older models in hiding drivers...

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