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Heavier vehicles on U.S. roadways putting strain on guardrails during crashes, study finds

Heavier vehicles on U.S. roadways putting strain on guardrails during crashes, study finds

February 19, 2024

A new study has highlighted a concerning safety issue. As the vehicles on the roadways in the United States have gotten heavier, the guardrails are not functioning as well when there is a crash. NBC News’ Kathy Park has more on what researchers found.

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