13May, 26 How Vehicle Age Impacts Passenger Safety and the Importance of Fleet Standards
How Vehicle Age Impacts Passenger SafetyThe age of a vehicle has a clear influence on passenger safety, with newer models generally providing better protection. Studies consistently show that fatality rates rise significantly in older vehicles. Analysis from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the United States found that only 27% of occupants riding in vehicles less than three years old who were involved in crashes were killed, compared to 37% in vehicles 8 to 11 years old, and …











