Skillnader i skadeutfall i fordonskrockar mellan könen, med hänsyn till sätesposition

Abstract

This bachelor thesis examines how injury outcomes in traffic collisions differ between men and women, with particular attention to their seating position within the vehicle at the time of the crash. By using data from the Crash Investigation Sampling System (CISS) database, this study uses statistical modeling to determine whether being a driver, front-seat passenger or other passenger affects the injury risk. Research shows that drivers and front-seat passengers tend to experience more severe injuries than other passengers. However, different findings suggest that no seat position is more safe than the others and therefore highlight the importance of continuing to develop vehicle safety systems. Furthermore, this study emphasizes the existing limitations in safety systems, as they are primarily designed around the average male body. Ethical and social aspects are considered in relation to a socio-economic perspective and also a demographic representation in crash testing. The conclusion is that while certain person profiles, such as shorter women, who use seatbelts and driving at lower speeds often result in lower risk of injury, while heavier and taller men driving at higher speeds without the usage of seatbelts are at greater risk of injury. Future research should include data from more countries with different traffic rules and more years of data points for a better understanding and more applicable model.