Upcoming Car Safety Rating Changes Aim to Save Lives

The US is experiencing a crisis in pedestrian fatalities, with deaths reaching a 40-year high, partly due to the increasing size and weight of vehicles like SUVs and trucks. This trend, referred to as "car bloat" or "autobesity," contrasts with the safety improvements seen in other countries. Advocates, including those affected by tragedies like the Hart family, are pushing for changes in car safety ratings to address this issue and potentially save lives.