Table 5

Factors associated with dying in a crash among children 0–15 years who were in any crash, United States 1993–98

Relative risk95% CI
*In 6 mph increments.
†This variable indicates whether delta-V could be calculated in the crash or not (no/yes).
‡This is the actual value for delta-V as a continuous variable in kph.
Vehicle
    SUV0.40.1 to 2.5
    Light truck0.40.2 to 1.2
    Passenger car1.0
Female passenger1.60.8 to 3.2
Restraint use
    Proper restraint use0.20.1 to 0.6
    Improper restraint use0.50.2 to 1.5
    No restraint use1.0
Vehicle speed*1.31.1 to 1.5
Delta-V calculated†0.20.1 to 0.3
Delta-V amount‡1.061.05 to 1.07