IIHS-HLDI
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes …
Vehicle ratings - IIHS-HLDI
Vehicle ratings IIHS tests evaluate two aspects of safety: crashworthiness — how well a vehicle protects its occupants in a crash — and crash avoidance and mitigation — technology that can prevent a …
2025 IIHS Top Safety Picks
Vehicles that perform best in our evaluations qualify for Top Safety Pick, which has been awarded since the 2006 model year, or Top Safety Pick +, which was inaugurated in 2013. These awards identify …
Who we are - IIHS-HLDI
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes …
About our tests - IIHS-HLDI
Roof strength Head restraints Evolution of IIHS ratings Since our first crash tests in 1995, the ratings program has evolved to fill gaps in vehicle safety. This document explains the reasons for each test …
Research areas - IIHS-HLDI
Research areas For decades, IIHS has been a leader in the science of road safety. Our research helps policymakers, safety professionals, vehicle manufacturers and the wider public understand what …
Yearly snapshot - IIHS-HLDI
A yearly snapshot of fatality statistics compiled by IIHS from 2023 Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data.
Motorcycles - IIHS-HLDI
Information from IIHS-HLDI on motorcyclesA total of 6,335 motorcyclists were killed in crashes in 2023, about triple the number in 1997 and 26% higher than in 2019. This is the highest number of …
Current ratings for Midsize cars - IIHS-HLDI
A summary of current IIHS vehicle ratings for midsize cars.
Headlights - IIHS-HLDI
Oct 15, 2025 · IIHS headlight ratings are technology-neutral. There is a performance metric that headlights are tested against, whether they use halogen, LED or HID technology.