In his research on vehicle safety, Albert King emphasized the significant impact cadaver studies have had on injury prevention. Since 1987, advancements in vehicle safety, driven by cadaver experiments, have led to an estimated annual saving of 8,500 lives. These studies have notably influenced the design and implementation of crucial safety features like three-point seat belts and airbags.

The data reflects how impactful each cadaver's participation in safety testing has been. For instance, one cadaver tested with a three-point seat belt is credited with saving 61 lives each year, while those that have been used to examine airbags save 147 lives in head-on collisions. Moreover, the testing of cadavers experiencing windshield impacts results in the preservation of 68 lives annually. These insights underscore the vital humanitarian benefits derived from cadaver research in improving road safety.