I would assume your guys’ trucks are more “normal” and comparable to station wagons and sedans

Yeah I guess you could say that. Here's me parked next to an American truck. Don't get me wrong, mine is still a big and heavy vehicle and it would absolutely suck to get hit by one, but people don't generally buy trucks for everyday use here. They're work vehicles like vans and intented for transporting cargo. Mine only has two seats because I need the longer bed (and lower taxes) Our infrastructure is also more designed with pedestrians in mind and I feel like drivers are much more considerate towards them. Especially when it comes to kids.