Grumman-581 writes:

If there is a way that one small thing can go wrong and end
up killing someone, it definitely will sooner or later...

Definitely will? On my car? Possibly, but not definitely. Probability is
something often misconstrued.

I can see reasonable scenarios that a weak hitch is *beneficial*. Strong
enough for towing, but if your rig gets t-boned behind you, it breaks away
without further involving the tow vehicle.