Utah law linked to drop in alcohol-related crashes

Oct 27, 2026 — Utah saw a long-term drop in alcohol-related crashes after it imposed a stricter limit on the amount of alcohol drivers can have in their blood.

Nissan Kicks earns Top Safety Pick

Oct 22, 2026 — New ratings are also available for five other models that do not qualify for an award.

Work vehicles falter in crash avoidance tests

Oct 8, 2026 — Cargo vans and heavy-duty pickups lag behind passenger vehicles when it comes to front crash prevention.

Trailer maker gets IIHS nod

Sep 15, 2026 — Kentucky-based Fruehauf’s dry van trailers are the latest to earn IIHS recognition for superior underride protection.

Two more models garner IIHS awards

Sep 3, 2026 — The 2027 Kia Telluride and 2026-27 Tesla Model Y are the latest Top Safety Pick+ winners.

Missed calls

Aug 27, 2026 — Police usually fail to note drivers talking, texting or fiddling with their phones in crash reports, a new IIHS study shows.

Insight

The real reasons repair costs are so high

Aug 11, 2026 — The sensors used for automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection and other crash avoidance systems are often blamed for high repair costs, but there are many other causes.

Small cars, big risks

Jul 30, 2026 — More than half of recent vehicles with the highest driver death rates are small cars, sports cars or muscle cars.

How safe are driverless cars?

Jul 23, 2026 — Waymo’s driverless vehicles have crash rates that are 68% lower than human drivers, new IIHS research shows. But as the technology is deployed more widely, a better system for tracking safety is needed.

IIHS accolades go to four more models

Jul 9, 2026 — Vehicles from Audi, BMW, Mazda and Subaru qualify for the highest award.

IIHS testing saves nearly 50,000 lives

Jun 24, 2026 — Advancements made in pursuit of good ratings from IIHS have had a dramatic effect on vehicle safety over the past 30 years.

IIHS launches commercial vehicle safety program

Jun 9, 2026 — The first evaluations of cargo vans and heavy-duty pickups focus on five safety features that are essential for driver protection.

This year’s safest vehicles for teens

May 27, 2026 — An updated list of used and new vehicles for young drivers can help families prioritize safety on a budget.

Two more models earn Top Safety Pick+

May 14, 2026 — New test results propel the 2026 Hyundai Palisade and the 2026 Toyota Prius to the highest tier of IIHS award winners.

Vehicle ads flag performance, forget safety

May 12, 2026 — The proportion of vehicle ads focused on performance increased from 2018 to 2022, while a paltry few highlighted safety.