Are kids more safe today than they were in the 60s/70s (or earlier)

I like to show this pic to people who think riding a motorcycle without a helmet is ok (there are lots of other pics that show damage but I think this one drives it home the best…if not the helmet…it will be their head):

Hey, tell me about it. My father gave a ride to a fellow seminary student on his motorcycle, letting his friend wear his helmet. Fire engine ran a light, dead dad, friend ok. Fire engine driver traumatized and unable to serve thereafter. That guy god is such a prankster.