CRASH TEST DUMMIES: A revealing Consumer Reports investigation takes a look at how crash test dummies are designed, and why a troubling flaw could result in potentially deadly consequences.

Cars have gotten safer over the decades, but more still needs to be done and the development of female crash dummies may ensure safety of women.

Sleepypod expands its pet product safety research leadership with the introduction of two next-generation crash test dogs.

The rise of the crash test dummy changed the way automakers build cars that save lives. Check out the grisly and surprising history of the high-tech devices.

Female crash test dummy puts focus on women Crash tests are designed to keep us safe. So why are women dying more on the roads compared to men? See how a local lab is putting the focus on females.

Humanetics, a manufacturer of anthropomorphic test devices — commonly known as crash test dummies — is celebrating its 30th anniversary of operations in Erie County and its 15th year in Huron ...

The crash test dummy currently used in NHTSA five-star testing is called the Hybrid III, which was developed in 1978 and modeled after a 5-foot-9, 171-pound man (the average size in the 1970s but ...

Could female crash test dummies improve vehicle safety? Here's what to know about the effort Women make up more than half of U.S. drivers, but are 73% more likely to suffer serious injuries in a ...

A bipartisan group of women senators are hoping female crash test dummies could help solve the issue.

One 2019 study published in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention found that women are 73% more likely to be seriously injured in a crash compared to men.

Modern female crash dummies can improve safety for women, experts say The THOR-5F, a more advanced female crash test dummy, is being developed.