EqOP-WS-05-18
Fond Passengers in Passenger Cars
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Analysis of second row occupant injuries in passenger cars using GIDAS data from 2000-2025. Second row occupants constitute approximately 11% of all car occupants and contribute approximately 9% to MAIS2+ and slightly more to MAIS3+ injured occupants. Injury severity is higher in the second row left seat. Neck injuries, particularly whiplash, are the most common low-severity injuries, while upper-body injuries are most significant across all severity levels. Head and face injuries from seat contact are the most common injury-causing mechanism at all crash severities. The document recommends load cases should include second row occupation with 5% and 50% anthropomorphic test devices.
German In-Depth Accident Study: an ongoing project between BASt, the University of Hannover, and the Automotive Research Association (FAT). See http://www.gidas.org.