Big Trucks, Bigger Risk on Alberta Roads | Toronto News

Alberta’s road safety advocates are demanding a formal investigation into whether the growing size of pickup trucks and SUVs is dangerously increasing risks for pedestrians and cyclists, citing tragic incidents like a toddler killed by a modified Jeep—and backed by U.S. research showing even a 10cm rise in vehicle height can spike fatality risk by 22%. They’re calling for federal design reforms and provincial measures like license restrictions or fees tied to vehicle danger, urging action without banning ownership—but pushing for smarter, safer streets for everyone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/34e348146e8aee15