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Lifesavers Conference 2026

Occupant Protection

Advancing Occupant Protection Strategies: Integrating Crash Injury Costs & Naturalistic Driving Data on Seatbelt Misuse

Monday, April 20, 2026
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM ET
Location: 307
Data Technology

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  • Data
  • Technology
Explore emerging research that is shaping next-generation occupant protection strategies. Findings from a 2024 NHTSA CIREN Research study use Maryland hospital and trauma data and machine learning to compare injury patterns and costs for belted and unbelted occupants, supporting advancements in seat belt and airbag systems. Also, discover Virginia Tech Transportation Institute research using Naturalistic Driving Data to examine seat belt use and misuse in everyday driving and introduces a taxonomy for categorizing non-use and improper use. Whether you are involved in vehicle safety research, policymaking, or automotive design, you’ll gain valuable insights to strengthen occupant protection strategies and advance countermeasure technologies.