I often think that comparing one set of statistics against another subject doesn't actually help, I prefer to judge a subject on its own stand alone merits or otherwise. So for make road traffic accidents and cows, or flu versus Covid-19 for example is the best way to look at and then try to solve a problem? I still remember the time when I walked the Stevenson Way in France, about 115 miles and there was only one short section between two gates where human being and cattle mixed. The rest of the time we were separated by temporary stakes, or permanent ones and a length of wire. I noted then that the cows were used to this barrier and I wasn't bothered once. However, I am well aware that this way of dealing with the problem will not satisfy all cows!
I think I'm correct that most if not all recent deaths have happened because the human being had a dog with them? I don't have a dog but I've still been bothered by cows, but I suspect I would have been bothered much more if I did have one?
Although I've had my own run in with cows and have also been attacked, biffed in the chest and lifted off of my feet, the ecperience that guides me most was when I met a farmer on the Pennine Way who had been attacked by his cows. He told me he had cared for cows for 50 years and never a problem but in one split second he was trampled and pulverised into the ground by them. He was lucky that his farmhand was near who rescued him. He ended up in hospital and he nearly died and when I met him he was still covered in bruises, across his face head and whole body. He undid his shirt to show me, what a mess! I'll never forget him!
I also worry sometimes that some farmers deliberately put cows into certain fields, even they like some houseownwers I know can be so territorial and possesive about it being their land!
When ever I go walking or running I always carry an 15" horse whip with me, (just a fiver from Go Camping) just in case, but more to do with dangerous dogs really. A little tap, or just laying it on the animals back is all thats needed mostly, but if it became necessary I would thrash out.