‘Gut-punch’: Why cars still aren’t safe for women
Women are 73% more likely to be seriously injured in car accidents because crash test dummies have historically been designed around the average male build, according to Eve Van Dyke, an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and writer. Van Dyke shared her personal experience of being more severely injured than men in a car accident, highlighting that this issue has been known for decades without adequate action. She expressed frustration that despite the announcement of a new female crash test dummy in 2025, its implementation has been delayed and is not mandated.
The lack of female-specific crash test dummies has led to unequal safety outcomes for women in car accidents, with potential for reduced injuries and fatalities if safety standards are updated and mandated.
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