While a collision at 60 mph can be incredibly dangerous, it's a significant oversimplification to equate it to falling from a 9-story building. Here's why:

* Different forces at play: A car crash involves sudden deceleration, while a fall from a building involves continuous acceleration due to gravity. The impact forces in a car crash are distributed over a larger area (the front of the vehicle) and can be absorbed by the vehicle's crumple zones.

* Height of a 9-story building: A 9-story building is around 100 feet tall. The impact velocity from that height would be much greater than 60 mph, resulting in a significantly higher force.

* Human body's ability to withstand impact: The human body is surprisingly resilient. There are many cases of people surviving falls from significant heights with injuries, although serious injuries are still likely.

The comparison is misleading and doesn't accurately reflect the actual forces involved.

It's important to understand that even a relatively low speed like 60 mph can lead to severe injuries or death in a car accident. Always drive safely, obey traffic laws, and wear your seatbelt to minimize the risk of harm in case of a collision.