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(KSL News) -- A new study from the University of Utah shows children are two and a half times more likely to be backed over by a minivan, SUV or truck, than by a car.
The study also found Utah children are more likely to be backed over in residential driveways than children in other states. Researchers say that may be because Utah has the highest number of persons per household and the youngest population of all states, with nearly one-third of the residents under the age of 18.
Another factor is the popularity of SUVs, trucks and minivans in Utah. There is one registered "family-type" vehicle for every 10 licensed drivers in the state.
The Spot-the-Tot program has been running radio ads to remind drivers of the danger.
Radio spot: "All that they're asking is that before people get into their vehicles, they walk around their vehicles."
Previous studies have suggested high-profile vehicles also have large blind spots behind them, making it hard for drivers to see if someone is behind the vehicle.
