And now the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released data compiled as part of the agency’s Fatality Analysis Reporting Systemthat confirms the notion that newer vehicles tend to be inherently safer than older ones. Specifically, NHTSA determined that a higher proportion of passengers in more-dated vehicles are killed in crashes than are those riding in recently minted models. To quote the study’s findings, "Using the most recent fatal crash data, this analysis supports previous research in finding that a higher proportion of the occupants of older MY vehicles suffered a fatal injury. In addition, the proportion of vehicle occupants who were fatally injured increases with the age of the vehicle." After all, vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death among teenagers, and that despite ongoing advancements in auto design and equipment, an estimated 40,100 lost their lives on U.S. roads last year.

Source: Forbes May 11, 2018 16:41 UTC