The effect of seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters in the reduction of MAIS 2+, MAIS 3+, and fatal injuries in real-world frontal crashes

•NASS CDS data have been augmented with information on each vehicle's pre-tensioner and force limiter seat belt systems.•Multivariate logistic regression models were developed to assess the real-world effectiveness of advanced seat belt systems.•The presence of load-limiting devices was signifi...

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Published in:Accident analysis and prevention 2023-09, Vol.190, p.107180-107180, Article 107180
Main Authors: Valdano, Manuel, Jiménez-Octavio, Jesús R., Lopez-Valdes, Francisco J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abbreviated Injury Scale
Accidents, Traffic
Automobiles
Female
Frontal impacts
Humans
Load limiters
Male
Pre-tensioners
Seat Belts
Thoracic Injuries - prevention & control
Wounds and Injuries - epidemiology
Wounds and Injuries - prevention & control
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Summary:•NASS CDS data have been augmented with information on each vehicle's pre-tensioner and force limiter seat belt systems.•Multivariate logistic regression models were developed to assess the real-world effectiveness of advanced seat belt systems.•The presence of load-limiting devices was significantly associated with preventing fatal injuries.•The use of low-force load-limiting devices (
ISSN:0001-4575
1879-2057
DOI:10.1016/j.aap.2023.107180