I can't imagine things changing unfortunately. The best thing you can do is get the smallest SUV you feel comfortable with.
That said, I'm in Houston, where trucks rule (by your username I assume you're in Austin). I'm less worried about whether the vehicle is a truck or not, and more about driver behavior. Stupid, impatient driving is the real danger. Driving defensively is your best strategy. I used to be an impatient driver; these days I more or less stick to driving with adaptive cruise control and just chill and keep my eyes out for the idiots (which includes being disciplined about handling my phone while driving)
That said, I'm in Houston, where trucks rule (by your username I assume you're in Austin). I'm less worried about whether the vehicle is a truck or not, and more about driver behavior. Stupid, impatient driving is the real danger. Driving defensively is your best strategy. I used to be an impatient driver; these days I more or less stick to driving with adaptive cruise control and just chill and keep my eyes out for the idiots (which includes being disciplined about handling my phone while driving)