Speeders use phones more
Apr 28, 2026 — Drivers are more likely to use their cellphones while speeding, an IIHS analysis of data collected by insurers’ safe-driving apps shows.
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More tech, fewer crashes
Mar 26, 2026 — The safety benefits from features like automatic emergency braking, lane departure prevention and high beam assist grow as multiple systems are bundled together, insurance data show.
IIHS unveils 2026 award winners
Mar 24, 2026 — The Institute is pushing automakers to improve crash avoidance systems and provide superior back seat protection this year. Even with tougher criteria, 63 vehicles qualify for IIHS awards so far.
Insight
Delivering safety for commercial vehicles
Mar 12, 2026 — Cargo vans and work trucks are an overlooked part of the road safety picture. IIHS is changing that by providing fleet managers and other decision-makers with new ratings and research.
How fleets can make the most of anti-speeding tech
Mar 10, 2026 — Fleet managers shared their experiences with intelligent speed assistance to help researchers identify best practices for implementing the technology.
Jeep Wrangler avoids tipping in crash test
Mar 6, 2026 — The 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-door remained upright during the driver-side small overlap crash test, resolving a longstanding issue with the popular SUV.
New calculator predicts effects of belt law changes
Mar 3, 2026 — A new online tool from IIHS uses statistical models to show how strengthening or weakening seat belt laws would affect belt use and fatality rates in each state.
Deephouse elected IIHS chair
Feb 3, 2026 — Brian Deephouse, vice president and chief actuary at Auto Club Enterprises, has taken the helm of the IIHS Board for 2026.
Pemco’s Lee to stay on as HLDI chair
Feb 3, 2026 — Dawn Lee, chief product and underwriting officer at PEMCO, will remain HLDI Board chair for 2026.
New test targets neck injuries
Jan 27, 2026 — Only four out of the first 18 small SUVs tested earn a good rating in the new whiplash prevention evaluation, which simulates a rear impact.
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Safety doesn’t have to be expensive
Jan 20, 2026 — Safety features aren’t to blame for high vehicle prices, but cutting corners would have serious costs.
Sixteen more models earn IIHS awards
Dec 16, 2025 — The latest additions bring the total number of 2025 Top Safety Pick+ award winners to 66 and the number of 2025 Top Safety Pick winners to 18.
Big blind zones linked to left-turn crashes
Nov 19, 2025 — A large driver-side blind zone raises the risk of striking a pedestrian during a left turn by 70%, a new IIHS study shows.
Strict Arizona cellphone law yields mixed results
Oct 30, 2025 — After the state outlawed holding a cellphone while driving, drivers were less likely to have handheld conversations, but they didn't stop using their devices in other ways.
Nine more models earn IIHS awards
Oct 28, 2025 — Electric and gas-powered sedans and SUVs from seven different brands make the cut.