Table 2.
Relative Contribution of Variables to Fatality Odds (%) Light Truck-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 | 18 | 28 | 28 |
| Age | 29 | 32 | 34 |
| Drinking | 4 | 11 | 6 |
| Female | 2 | ||
| Total Driver Factors | 53 | 71 | 68 |
| Vehicular Parameters | |||
| Mass ratio | 27 | 17 | 22 |
| Vehicle type | 10 | 9 | 11 |
| Vehicle height ratio (Front axle to windshield distance) ratio | 5 | ||
| Bumper height ratio | |||
| Airbag presence (benefit to struck driver) | 2 | ||