From Autoweek · Mark Vaughn · · 1m 10s
Work Trucks Cargo Vans Unsafe Per IIHS Study
IIHS study shows work trucks and cargo vans have poor crash prevention ratings.
In brief
IIHS study shows work trucks and cargo vans have poor crash prevention ratings. IIHS study finds cargo vans and heavy pickups lag in front crash prevention, with only a few models scoring good ratings. Originally reported by Autoweek.
IIHS Study Finds Commercial Vehicles Unsafe
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports cargo vans and heavy pickups lag behind passenger vehicles in front crash prevention ratings.
“Cargo vans and heavy-duty pickups lag behind passenger vehicles when it comes to front crash prevention”
Marginal Ratings Common in Tests
IIHS notes marginal and poor ratings are typical for early commercial vehicles in vehicle-to-vehicle and pedestrian crash avoidance tests.
“Marginal and poor ratings are common among the first commercial vehicles put through the vehicle-to-vehicle and pedestrian crash avoidance tests”
Few Models Score Good Ratings
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, Chevrolet BrightDrop 400, Rivian RCV-Delivery 500, and Stellantis Ram 3500 earned good or acceptable ratings in tests.
“The mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 earns a good rating for vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention, and the chevrolet brightdrop 400 and rivian rcv-delivery 500 earn good ratings for pedestrian crash avoidance”
6,215 Deaths in Heavy Vehicle Crashes
In 2024, 6,215 people died in crashes involving heavy- or medium-duty vehicles or light vans, accounting for 16% of all US roadway fatalities.
“In 2024, 6,215 people were killed in crashes involving heavy- or medium-duty vehicles or light vans, accounting for 16 percent of all roadway fatalities in the us”
IIHS 30x30 Safety Goal
IIHS aims to reduce US traffic fatalities by 30 percent by 2030 through its 30x30 initiative.
“Reducing that toll is a key part of the institute's 30x30 vision of reducing fatalities 30 percent by 2030”
Hopeful Models for Safety
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, Chevrolet BrightDrop 400, Rivian RCV-Delivery 500, and Stellantis Ram 3500 show potential for improved safety in commercial vehicles.
“Hopeful spots in the study were the brightdrop 400, ram 3500, mercedes-benz sprinter 2500, and rivian rcv delivery 500, all of which scored either good or acceptable in vehicle-to-vehicle or pedestrian tests”
The key point
IIHS study finds cargo vans and heavy pickups lag in front crash prevention, with only a few models scoring good ratings.
