The North Carolina statistics showed that pickups were 42% more likely than cars to hit pedestrians while making left turns. SUVs were 23% more likely to hit people than cars. […] Outside of intersections, pickups were 80% more likely than cars to hit a pedestrian along the road. SUVs were 61% more likely, and minivans were 45% more likely to hit people than cars, IIHS [Insurance Institute for Highway Safety] said.
Definitely a case of “these are the cars popular with selfish irresponsible pricks!” I mean, that’s not surprising considering the general attitudes of people who drive them, at least in urban areas.
Also, take a look at drunk driving case records in the US. The number of people convicted of killing or injuring someone while definitely drunk and then getting slap on the wrist sentences–complete with being allowed to drive again–is mind numbing.