# Work Trucks Cargo Vans Unsafe Per IIHS Study

> IIHS study shows work trucks and cargo vans have poor crash prevention ratings.
- Title: Work Trucks Cargo Vans Unsafe Per IIHS Study · Autoweek
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: iihs, work trucks, cargo vans, front crash prevention, mercedes benz sprinter, chevrolet brightdrop, rivian rcv delivery, stellantis ram 3500, cars, sports, Work, Trucks
- Source: Autoweek — https://autoweek.com/news/a74085212/work-trucks-cargo-vans-not-safe-iihs-study
- Author: Mark Vaughn
- Published: 2026-10-09T20:26:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: iihs, work trucks, cargo vans, front crash prevention, mercedes benz sprinter, chevrolet brightdrop, rivian rcv delivery, stellantis ram 3500, cars, sports
## 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
## Key takeaway

IIHS study finds cargo vans and heavy pickups lag in front crash prevention, with only a few models scoring good ratings.