What is the fatality rate for people ejected from the vehicle during an accident?

 

A:

The NHTSA data shows that in 2006, more than 30,000 people were killed on the roads in traffic accidents.

1. 55% did not have their seat belts on.
2. 28% got ejected from the vehicle.
3. 35% rode in SUVS.
4. 28% rode in pickup trucks.
5. 17% rode in passenger cars.

The U.K.'s Transport Research Laboratory (TRL, a respected transport safety organization for many years) says that in 2007, 83% of vehicle occupants not wearing seat belts that got ejected from their vehicles died in their accidents. This contrasts with a fatality rate of only 25% for occupants who had been wearing seat belts. U.S. data from the last few years usually shows a 75% fatality rate overall for people who get ejected from their vehicles during an accident. A majority of fatal wrecks in Houston, TX represent rollover accidents.

As you might conclude, your fatality risk in a Houston, TX road accident, especially in a rollover accident, is MUCH higher if you don't wear a seat belt. The magnitude of the risk relates to the dangers of being ejected from the vehicle. If you're ejected from the vehicle during a Houston, TX accident, you stand a much greater chance of suffering severe, high-speed impacts and also of having the vehicle crush you beneath.

The NHTSA data shows a clear relation between a higher rate and vehicles with higher propensities for rollovers. Your greatest risk of a Houston, TX accident fatality comes from a single vehicle rollover accident where you get ejected from the vehicle. So wear your seat belt. It greatly increases your chances of living a longer, healthier life. Drive safe and seat belted; and live long and prosper.

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