News from the Institutes
Protected bike lanes aren't perfect
Bike lanes separated from the roadway by physical barriers make cyclists feel safer, but many of them have a high risk of injury.
Knee airbags show little benefit
Knee airbags are increasingly common in passenger vehicles, but new IIHS research shows they have a negligible effect on injury risk.
Cars with big engines top stolen-vehicle list
The Dodge Charger HEMI and the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat are first on HLDI's list of vehicles most likely to be stolen. Nearly all models with the highest theft rates are cars with big engines, luxury vehicles or pickups.
Highway safety topics
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