# Volvo automotive safety research findings

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> Updated: 2026-10-10T14:35:48.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Research from the Volvo Cars Safety Centre indicates that vehicle occupant injury risk has decreased by 79% over the last five decades. By comparing vehicle safety from the 1970s to models produced between 2010 and 2019, the study highlights a significant 88% reduction in injury risk for women.

The analysis utilized data from more than 50,000 real-world accidents involving over 80,000 people to address historical safety disparities. By moving beyond standard laboratory testing that historically focused on average male anatomy, the company has utilized real-world crash data to design safety systems for various body types, including women and children. This approach has resulted in protection levels for men and women becoming comparable, while also seeing significant advancements in rear-seat occupant protection.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Volvo Cars achieves equal safety protection for men and women

Volvo Cars research shows that its vehicles have achieved equal injury risk levels for men and women by using real-world crash data to design safety systems for diverse body types.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/volvo-cars-achieves-equal-safety-protection-for-men-and-women

### 2026-10-08: Volvo report shows 79% reduction in injury risk over five decades

Volvo Cars reports a 79% decrease in occupant injury risk over 50 years, with an 88% reduction for women, following an analysis of 50,000 real-world accidents.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/volvo-report-shows-79-reduction-in-injury-risk-over-five-decades

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