Abstract
This study investigates characteristics of rollovers and related injuries to children, compared with older passengers, with the goal of understanding the commonality and differences in young passengers' responses in rollovers. Field data from the US Fatality Analysis Reporting System and the Crashworthiness Data System are examined. Results show head injuries more frequent among unrestrained children and elevated risk of neck injury among young children relative to older passengers. Results also confirm research pointing to restraint use and ejection as critical factors associated with serious injury in rollovers. Potentials for mitigating ejection and improving restraint systems are discussed briefly. (A)