Insurance Institute for Highway Safety / Highway Loss Data Institute

?? | For pickups weighing more than 4,000 pounds, every additional 500 pounds increased the death rate for crash-partner cars by seven. Read the latest: https://lnkd.in/dWmqkKhP A heavier vehicle can provide more protection for those inside, but that benefit plateaus around 4,000 pounds. Extra poundage beyond that does more harm than good, a new study shows.

?? Good headlights shouldn't cause excessive glare to others. Our ratings program is steering automakers in the right direction. Visit www.iihs.org/headlights to learn more about how IIHS is pushing for safer nighttime driving.

?? The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado crew cab poses for pre-crash photos. The Colorado is on the calendar for front crash prevention testing, followed by the updated moderate overlap crash test.

Presenting: A New #Webinar Featuring Greg Horn - “The Collision Impact”: How Vehicle Trends Are Shaping the Industry – hosted by the IIHS! Join us! #PartsTrader is excited to partner with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety / Highway Loss Data Institute to bring you an exclusive look at modern crash testing, and the technology keeping our roads safe.? This live webinar will be co-hosted on March 20th at 2pm EST, by PartsTrader's very own Greg Horn, Chief Industry Relations Officer, alongside Matt Moore, Chief Insurance Operations Officer at the Highway Loss Data Institute.?? In this live webinar, you’ll learn:? - How the prevalence of Autonomous Emergency Braking in today’s carpark is responsible for higher average claim severity.?? - How the increase in gross vehicle weight is affecting damage severity.?? - How rising horsepower levels are influencing claims frequency?? This is one you don't want to miss – so register now!? ?? Register Here! https://hubs.li/Q038cWlS0 #IIHS #HLDI #HighwaySafety #partstrader

??? IIHS Insight | It’s time to get serious about reducing the toll of crashes. Let’s commit to cutting road fatalities 30% by 2030. IIHS-HLDI President David Harkey lays out our 30x30 vision in the latest IIHS Insight: https://lnkd.in/e2UWNdhE

ICYMI | IIHS releases front crash prevention ratings for 30 vehicles. Read the latest: https://lnkd.in/eYRvkF5m Automakers are delivering major improvements in their automatic emergency braking systems following the introduction of a tougher front crash prevention evaluation.

?? We have a new rating out for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class in our updated moderate overlap test: https://lnkd.in/ew_-AjSu The overall rating of marginal reflects several downgrades. The rear passenger dummy injury values indicate a moderate risk of injury to the head or neck, and the shoulder belt moved too far upward toward the dummy's neck, compromising the effectiveness of the rear restraint system. The rear passenger dummy's lap belt also moved from the ideal position on the pelvis and onto the abdomen, increasing the risk of abdominal injuries.

#IIHSNews | Automakers make big strides in front crash prevention Read the latest: https://lnkd.in/eYRvkF5m Automakers are delivering major improvements in their automatic emergency braking systems following the introduction of a tougher front crash prevention evaluation.

#ICYMI | When it comes to vehicles, bigger doesn't necessarily mean safer. New research identifies a clear weight threshold at which a heavier vehicle does more harm than good. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dWmqkKhP

Last week we had the honor of hosting dozens of law enforcement officers at the Vehicle Research Center for a tour and a live crash test. These officers play a big part in implementing the Safe System approach by enforcing traffic laws and promoting safer driver behavior. #firstresponders #lawenforcement