The numbers in that article (fatalities per vehicle model over a year) aren&#x27;t terribly useful - fatalities per vehicle mile would have more value.<p>In the end, though, there&#x27;s little doubt that the U.S. roads are the host of a vehicle size arms race - build in as many safety features as you like, a sub-compact car will still lose the inertia battle with a massive SUV (likely carrying a single passenger).