Sep 25, 2025 — The spread of automatic emergency braking through the vehicle fleet will boost the overall effectiveness of red light safety cameras by cutting down on rear-end crashes, a new IIHS study shows.
Sep 16, 2025 — Five out of seven recently tested electric vehicles boast award-worthy performance in the moderate overlap front crash test, which now focuses on protection for back seat passengers.
Sep 9, 2025 — Vehicle technology that can detect certain types of risky driver behavior will soon be added to the requirements for the highest safety award from IIHS.
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Sep 3, 2025 — Traffic engineers and policymakers are increasingly taking pedestrian needs into account when they set speed limits. By slowing vehicles down, they are improving safety for everyone.
Aug 26, 2025 — Subaru’s DriverFocus system uses a driver-facing camera to detect signs of drowsiness or distraction. Nine out of 10 drivers who have the feature use it most or all of the time.
Aug 7, 2025 — The high-horsepower Camaro ZL1 is 39 times more likely to be stolen than the average vehicle, HLDI’s latest analysis shows. Meanwhile, thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles are continuing to fall following a software upgrade.
Jul 31, 2025 — Canada’s strong road safety policies have helped the country cut fatalities while the U.S. has faltered, new research from IIHS and Canada’s Traffic Injury Research Foundation shows.
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Jul 29, 2025 — Information from the safe-driving apps promoted by auto insurance companies offers unique advantages for researchers.
Jul 24, 2025 — Two midsize luxury SUVs, the 2025 Tesla Model Y and the 2025 Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid, are the latest models to earn the Institute’s highest accolade.
Jul 1, 2025 — An IIHS study about the rise in impaired-driving deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic finds mental health issues as well as cuts to police rosters played a role.
Jun 26, 2025 — Amid a drastic escalation in fatal crashes on the nation’s roadways, America’s top vehicle safety regulator is failing to meet the moment, IIHS President David Harkey testified before a congressional subcommittee.
Jun 26, 2025 — The forward blind zones of six top-selling passenger vehicles grew over the past 25 years, a measurement technique developed by IIHS shows.
Jun 12, 2025 — Stoughton’s 53-foot intermodal chassis is the first trailer of its kind to qualify for the IIHS Toughguard award for superior rear underride protection.
Jun 10, 2025 — The new Top Safety Pick+ winners include three small cars, a midsize car, an electric small SUV and a midsize SUV.
May 1, 2025 — IIHS and Consumer Reports highlight a range of safe and affordable options in their updated recommendations for young drivers.