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UK Sees 92% Surge in Pickup Trucks, Safety Concerns Rise

1/27/2026

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The number of US-style pickup trucks on UK roads has risen 92% over the past decade to nearly 600,000.
Oliver Lord of Clean Cities warns these oversized pickups are unsafe in narrow streets and may render children invisible to drivers.
The UK is considering adopting EU safety standards to address these concerns.
Jemima Hartshorn of Mums for Lungs notes pollution and visibility dangers linked to these trucks.

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Story summary

The number of US-style pickup trucks on UK roads has risen 92% over the past decade to nearly 600,000.
Oliver Lord of Clean Cities warns these oversized pickups are unsafe in narrow streets and may render children invisible to drivers.
The UK is considering adopting EU safety standards to address these concerns.
Jemima Hartshorn of Mums for Lungs notes pollution and visibility dangers linked to these trucks.