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Real World Injury Patterns in Narrow Object Frontal Crashes: An Analysis of US Field Data
Technical Paper
2008-01-0527
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Analyses were performed using field data for belted drivers of light vehicles in frontal crashes to examine the frequency and severity of frontal crashes with narrow objects. This study examined the distribution of injuries by body region, crash severity, and single- versus multiple-vehicle crashes for narrow object and all other crashes. Factors influencing injuries in different types of frontal crashes were identified, and risk of injury to belted drivers in narrow object crashes versus other frontal crashes was examined. A detailed review of about 400 NASS cases involving narrow object crashes was also performed. Results indicate frontal crashes involving impact with poles, posts, or trees are relatively infrequent. Overall, the fatal risk for belted drivers is lower in narrow object crashes than in other types of frontal crashes.
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Padmanaban, J. and Okabe, T., "Real World Injury Patterns in Narrow Object Frontal Crashes: An Analysis of US Field Data," SAE Technical Paper 2008-01-0527, 2008, https://doi.org/10.4271/2008-01-0527.Also In
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