Number of US-style pickup trucks on UK roads up 92% in a decade, data shows

Data reveals a 92% increase in US-style pickup trucks on UK roads over the past decade, totaling nearly 600,000 vehicles. Clean Cities' analysis of Department for Transport data highlights the rise, raising concerns about environmental impact and safety risks, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists in urban areas. These larger vehicles, including popular models like the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux, are often too big for UK streets and parking spaces. Campaigners argue that the height and size of these trucks create dangerous blind spots and increase the severity of collisions. Clean Cities is advocating for increased parking charges and safety standards to address the issues posed by these vehicles.

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