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Correlation is not causation
There could be a 3rd driving force that's causing both trends, among other possible explanations
I think the general consensus is that bigger and more dangerous cars causes more pedestrian deaths.
I wouldn't be surprised if that was the case
but a correlation (as presented in the first comment) is not a valid explanation (again, as is presented in the comment)
It's good practice ๐๐ผ but I probably go for the trucks explanation here
Why? The curves only correlate after 2010.
General increase in car ownership might explain both, more deaths and increased truck sales.