This quick fact describes what happens to the human body in a car crash. It highlights some key facts and statistics.

References

Logan, D., Scully, J., Sharwood, L., Xafis, V. & Fildes, B. (2006) The Australian National Crash In -Depth Study, Progress Report July 2003 – December 2005, ANCIS, https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/217267/muarc247.pdf

Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) (2016) What happens to your body in a crash?, http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/geared/your_driving_skills/car_crashes/anatomy_of_a_crash.html

Transport Accident Commission (TAC) (2018) Searchable Road Trauma Statistics, http://www.tac.vic.gov.au/road-safety/statistics/online-crash-database