Men are more likely to crash their car than women, study finds
When it comes to driving, men are more likely to crash their car in comparison to female drivers, according to a study. The study done by Neufeld Lawfirm, men between the ages of 21 and 25 are more likely to get into a car accident than their female counterparts.
The firm’s research looked at data surrounding age, sex, race, height, and weight from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System to figure out which demographic was involved in the most car accidents in the US during 2021.
Neufeld's study found white males between 21 and 25 seem statistically more likely to get into a car crash with 3,036 car accidents in 2021, followed by 26- to 30-year-olds with 2,958 accidents and 31 to 35-year-olds in third place with 2,821.
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It also found that male drivers were found to be much more likely to crash their cars compared to female drivers, regardless of age and race. The study revealed male drivers were in 21,329 fatal crashes in 2021, as opposed to 6,049 accidents where a female was driving.
The data shows that out of 117,566,578 female drivers there have only been 6,049 fatal crashes, resulting in a rate of 5.1 crashes per 100,000 licensed population. However, out of 115,215,219 licensed men there have been 21,329 accidents, resulting in a rate of 18.5 crashes per 100,000 licensed population.
The study also provides information regarding the average height and weight of the driver at the moment of the collision, narrowing even more the demographic field. For men, the average height equals 5’10’’, while for women it’s 5’4’’, for a general average of 5' 9'’.
Regarding weight, the average for men is 196 lbs, while for women is 162 lbs. According to the results, the demographic most likely to get into a fatal car crash are white males between 21 and 25 years old with an average height and weight of 5’10’’ and 196 lbs.
In the UK, GOV.UK data released last year reveal an estimated 1,558 road deaths were reported in 2021, a decrease of 11 per cent from pre-pandemic levels (2019). Figures also show there was a rate of 5.2 fatalities per billion vehicle miles in 2021, a higher rate compared with 2019 and a lower rate compared with 2020.
An estimated 27,450 were killed or seriously injured (KSI) in 2021, a decrease of 11 per cent compared to 2019, with a casualty rate of 91 KSIs per billion vehicle miles, a similar rate compared with 2019. An estimated 128,209 casualties of all severities were recorded in 2021, a decrease of 16 per cent compared to 2019, with 425 casualties per billion vehicle miles, a lower rate compared with 2019.
A spokesperson for Neufeld Lawfirm commented on the findings: “The demographic which is more likely to get into a car accident are people between 21 and 25 years old, which is the second youngest category of drivers and many might think among the most reckless ones. However, it's crucial to approach this topic with empathy and understanding rather than blame.
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