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Also, if we're using population growth as a baseline, shouldn't we wait for the new members of the population to grow past three years old? It's not like we exp
by TechBro8615 4y ago
Also, if we're using population growth as a baseline, shouldn't we wait for the new members of the population to grow past three years old? It's not like we expect infants and toddlers to die in pedestrian accidents, at least not in the same ratio as the rest of the population.
- Symbiote 4y ago0-4 year olds are killed at around the same rate as 65 year olds: https://www.childrenssafetynetwork.org/infographics/walking-safe-child-pedestrian-safety https://www.childrenssafetynetwork.org/infographics/walking-... They are the most difficult to see (especially from a large vehicle, or amongst large parked vehicles) and the most vulnerable to collisions, since they'll be hit directly on the head.
- Retric 4y agoWhich is well below the overall average according to your link. Rates are much higher between 4 and 65 than for the very young and the elderly. So, the person you’re replying to is correct.