Ejection, cab crush and interior component contact (primarily the steering assembly) are identified as the primary causes of fatalities among heavy-truck occupants. This conclusion is based on an analysis of the body of previous studies and reports dealing with data on heavy-truck accidents; an analysis of a number of computerized accident data files; and a review of the literature and past experience dealing with automotive and other transportation vehicle crashworthiness and related test procedures. Three countermeasure areas were identified as having the maximum potential for reducing truck occupant fatalities. These include increased restraint usage, improvement of the cab structure and improvements to the steering assembly. A testing program is proposed to gather basic information related to each of these countermeasure areas.


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    Title :

    Heavy Truck Occupant Protection


    Contributors:
    J. Mergel (author)

    Publication date :

    1982


    Size :

    206 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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