Latest issues of Status Report

Volume 48, Number 3 • April 25, 2013

Volvo's City Safety is preventing front-to-rear crashes for people who drive S60 cars, XC60 SUVs

More choices for buyers as automakers adopt systems

Vehicle Research Center project to allow more crash avoidance tests

Key child restraint strap is often overlooked and misunderstood by parents

In the nation's capital, solid support for automated enforcement

Volume 48, Number 2 • March 14, 2013

Rear underride guards work well, but most could do better

Front and side underride crashes are harder to address

Two-lane roundabouts improve safety but bring some confusion

South Dakota alcohol monitoring program reduces repeat DUIs

Volume 48, Number 1 • January 24, 2013

Sharing the road: Communities try new ways to improve bicyclist safety

Study provides more evidence that cameras reduce red light running

Drivers back stronger belt reminders; European systems could be model

Back seats also should have belt reminders, parents say

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