Men are more likely to die in car crashes, as they typically drive more miles and engage in risky behaviors like speeding and driving impaired. However, estimates show that when comparing men and women involved in crashes of similar severity, women have a greater risk of sustaining serious injuries or being killed.
To examine the inequalities of car design and the resulting injuries, researchers of a recent study used trauma injury data from car crash victims and evaluated the differences in injury patterns sustained by men and women involved in car accidents.
