Listen: DERRICKE DENNIS, ABC NEWS CORRESPONDENT, NEW YORK
A new National Highway Traffic Safety Admin (the "NHTSA") report shows the female fatality crash rate compared to the male fatality crash rate is significantly reduced in newer cars. The new numbers show that the estimated difference in fatality risk estimates for female versus male front row occupants in model year 2010-2020 vehicles is significantly reduced compared to those in model year 1960-2009 vehicles. Newer generations of cars equipped with dual air bags reduce the estimated fatality risk for women compared to men. When passengers and drivers use the most advanced seat belts, also found in newer vehicles, the estimated fatality risk for women relative to men drops as well. Derricke breaks it all down