We Don’t Need to Ban Pick Up Trucks to Take Action on Vehicle Safety

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By Angie SchmittSep 29, 2026, 12:01 am80 pts
A version of this article recently appeared on Love of Place. It is republished with permission. The New York Times recently ran a big expose about how big trucks and SUVs are killing Americans. According to their analysis, these large cars lead to between 200 and 400 extra deaths a year, although they said…

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