Browse Publications Technical Papers 890746
1989-02-01

Cars in Conflict with Larger Vehicles-The Problem of Under-Run 890746

Accidents with heavy goods vehicles result in a disproportionate number of car occupant fatalities. This analysis describes the nature of these collisions with the intention of providing a representative accident background against which under-run guard development can be considered. The nature of passenger compartment intrusion is described, as are the injuries suffered by the car occupants who died. The problem of under-run is also observed when cars strike buses or coaches. Estimates are given of the benefits available from providing under-run protection on the front and rear of heavy goods vehicles. Case histories illustrate typical accident experiences in various types of car to lorry impact.

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