Status Report, Vol. 47: 2012

Volume 47, Number 10 • December 20, 2012

Family cars trump luxury models in rigorous new crash test; top performance earns 13 cars 2013 TOP SAFETY PICK+

Volvo owners give thumbs-up to crash avoidance features

Combination side airbags reduce death and injury risk

Volume 47, Number 9 • November 20, 2012

Changing mix: Despite worries, aging population won't push up nation's crash rate

Research suggests guidelines for credible camera enforcement

Speed-alert devices plus incentives can curb speeding

Risk of collisions with deer is highest during November

Volume 47, Number 8 • October 25, 2012

Boosters reach milestone: Nearly all new seats provide good belt fit

Freeway speeds rise as more drivers exceed posted limits

Choosing speed over safety in Texas

Graduated licensing benefits older beginners in Australia

Volume 47, Number 7 • September 20, 2012

By the numbers: Claims information by make and model helps consumers choose safer vehicles

HLDI data online and at the dealer

LATCH, belt reminders get lift; highway law supports teen driver laws, impaired driving research

Volume 47, Number 6 • August 14, 2012

Small overlap crashes: New consumer-test program aims for even safer vehicles

Real-world small overlap crash results in driver facial injuries

Truck tractors, buses could get standard ESC under NHTSA proposal

Volume 47, Number 5 • July 3, 2012

They're working: insurance claims data show which new technologies are preventing crashes

Innovations aim to stave off crash threats from all sides

Volume 47, Number 4 • May 31, 2012

How to make young driver laws even better

Hail claims spikes in 2011

Antilocks slash claims for newly insured riders

Michigan drops helmet requirement for most motorcycle riders

Volume 47, Number 3 • April 12, 2012

Keys to better LATCH: Automakers should follow 3 principles when designing anchors and seats

Parents' struggles show shortcomings of LATCH

Study confirms wisdom of linking fuel economy to a vehicle's footprint

Institute responds to criticism of red light camera research

Volume 47, Number 2 • March 6, 2012

Alcohol ignition interlocks are reducing recidivism among drivers convicted of DUI in Washington

Effective belt reminders don't need to be relentless

Interior padding reduces head injuries in crashes

Teen passenger death rate starts uptick at age 13

Volume 47, Number 1 • January 24, 2012

Estimated time of arrival: New safety features take 3 decades to spread through vehicle fleet

New bumper tests show easy fix for mismatch problem

Final hours-of-service rule leaves 11-hour shift intact