[flachsechs]

for you to say something like "bumpers aren't a safety issue" pretty much discredits you immediately, but i'll answer anyway, for posterity.

"actual bumpers" are quite likely the single most extensively regulated pedestrian- and collision-related safety part. there's extensive legislation about their design and characteristics.

car companies exist to make money, yes, but they operate within a global framework of strict regulation.

[tyingq]

Probably referring to the disappearance of external bumpers that could be cheaply replaced after an accident, or even a reasonable diy project.

The bumpers today are underneath body panels, so a even a light accident isn't cheap or easy to fix.

My guess is they don't exist anymore for several reasons. Style, aerodynamics, etc.

[Retric]

Feel free to look for an actual regulation that prevents ridged bumpers with shock absorbers. You will not find it and in fact many vehicles are sold that can have a 5MPH collision without significant harm.

The reasons for this is people can walk into solid objects at 5MPH without significant harm.

PS: Feel free to start with: 49 CFR Part 58

[userbinator]

and in fact many vehicles are sold that can have a 5MPH collision without significant harm.

...or at least used to:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bumper_(car)#Stringency_reduce...

[flachsechs]

i have no idea what you're trying to say, because you keep making typos in critical words.