News releases

May 10, 2022 — The Corolla Cross and RAV4 Prime earn TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, while the RAV4 qualifies for TOP SAFETY PICK.

May 3, 2022 — The sporty hatchbacks come with a superior-rated front crash prevention system when equipped with an automatic transmission.

March 31, 2022 — Nearly half of the first batch of vehicles tested earn a poor rating for seat belt reminders.

Feb 24, 2022 — Sixty-five vehicles qualify for the 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, and another 36 earn the TOP SAFETY PICK designation.

Feb 9, 2022 — IIHS has teamed up with the American Property Casualty Insurance Association to help parents guide their teenagers safely through the first years of driving.

Feb 3, 2022 — Pedestrian crash avoidance systems reduce real-world crashes by more than a quarter, but they don't have much effect in the dark. A planned updated to the Institute's ratings could spur manufacturers to improve nighttime performance.

Jan 20, 2022 – Vehicles with partial automation need to have safeguards in place to help drivers stay focused on the road. IIHS is developing a ratings program to evaluate attention reminders and other measures.

Dec 21, 2021 – The midsize luxury SUV comes with a standard front crash prevention system that earns superior ratings in both the vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian tests.

Dec 15, 2021 – The midsize SUV performs well in crash tests, but marginal headlights and an acceptable head restraint rating keep it from earning a TOP SAFETY PICK award.

Nov 3, 2021 – The 2022 Santa Cruz crew cab, a small pickup, qualifies for a TOP SAFETY PICK award when equipped with specific headlights.

Oct 27, 2021 – Only one out of 20 small SUVs earns a good rating in a new, more stringent side-impact test designed to further reduce crash fatalities.

Oct 14, 2021 — Headlight improvements encouraged by the Institute's ratings program are reducing crashes in the real world, a new study shows.

Sept 21, 2021 – The new electric midsize SUV is the latest TOP SAFETY PICK+ winner.

Sept 14, 2021 – The Buick Encore GX, another small SUV from General Motors, qualifies for TOP SAFETY PICK.

Aug 10, 2021 — Injury crash rates for bicyclists fell sharply in one Washington, D.C., suburb, last year as more riders took to the trails instead of unprotected bike lanes.

Aug 6, 2021 – The GMC Acadia, another midsize SUV from General Motors, also performs well in crash tests, but marginal headlights keep it from earning an award.

Jul 8, 2021 – Adjustments to reduce headlight glare lifted the midsize luxury car to TOP SAFETY PICK status.

Jul 1, 2021 – Adaptive cruise control and more sophisticated partial automation are as much as 75 percent less likely to be active on freeway curves, limiting their potential safety benefits.

May 20, 2021 – Consumer Reports and IIHS have update their recommendations for used and new vehicles for young drivers.

Apr 22, 2021 – The awards come as a new analysis of insurance data shows injury claims are less common for electric vehicles.

Mar 18, 2021 – The luxury brand’s first SUV aced all six crash tests and earned a superior ratings for crash avoidance.

Feb 11, 2021 – Forty-nine vehicles qualify for the 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, and another 41 earn the TOP SAFETY PICK designation.

Jan 28, 2021 – Small speed increases can have huge effects on crash outcomes, as shown in new crash tests by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Humanetics.

Dec 15, 2020 – At least 10 manufacturers have improved their headlight offerings in the quest for TOP SAFETY PICK+.

Oct 15, 2020 – Sidewalk riding may be controversial, but it's protecting e-scooter riders from crashes with motor vehicles.