The increase in fatalities stems from a combination of factors including reckless or distracted driving and record levels of vehicle performance and weight.
, and reached a record of more than 4,100 pounds in the 2021 model year, according to the EPA.
NHTSA estimates more than 7,300 pedestrians were killed by motor vehicles in 2021, a 13% increase compared with the previous year. Electric vehicles pose their own added risk to U.S. roadways. EVs often weigh more than their internal combustion engine counterparts due to the heft of their batteries. Conversely, though, many newer EVs do come equipped with the newest safety technologies.
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