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. 2003;47:507–524.

Table 1.

Relative Contribution of Factors to Fatality Odds (%) Car-to-Car, Fatal Crashes

Variables Front-Front Front-Left (fatal driver struck on the left) Front-Right (fatal driver struck on the right)
Driver Factors
Belt use 22 23 25
Age 36 48 39
Drinking 5 9 3
Female 7
Total Driver Factors 63 80 74
Vehicle Parameters
Mass ratio 19 21 20
(Front overhang × width) ratio 4
(Front axle to windshield distance) ratio 3
Wheelbase ratio 2
Bumper height ratio 1
Airbag presence (benefit to struck driver) 3

NOTE: Percentages given in all tables are rounded, when applicable.