The average new truck hood is reportedly high enough to pose a risk to people under 5-foot-6, which is said to be half the country's population. However, it is unclear how this issue relates to recent trends in road deaths, with cyclist deaths reaching a 40-year high, while overall road deaths are nearing a record low. The height of truck hoods is not clearly linked to other current automotive topics, such as car features, pricing, or design innovations.