This year’s top vehicles for teens

Amid stubbornly high prices, IIHS and Consumer Reports have found some safe and reliable choices that won’t break the bank.

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TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards

Award winners

Browse the vehicles that perform best in our evaluations

Mitsubishi SUV earns Top Safety Pick

Mitsubishi SUV earns Top Safety Pick

The redesigned Outlander Plug-in Hybrid qualifies for the award following a recent modification to the driver-side torso airbag and other changes.

IIHS welcomes proposed AEB requirement

IIHS welcomes proposed AEB requirement

NHTSA’s plan to mandate automatic emergency braking that functions at high speeds and protects pedestrians at night will save many lives.

2021 fatality facts

2021 fatality facts

Newly released fatality numbers provide a detailed picture of who is dying on the roads and how. 

pedestrian safety

Explore key highway safety topics

For decades, IIHS has been a leader in finding out what works and doesn't work to prevent motor vehicle crashes from happening in the first place and to minimize injuries in the crashes that still occur.