Impaired-driving spike linked to mental health
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.
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IIHS urges faster action from NHTSA
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.
Newer vehicle designs block drivers’ vision
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.
New trailer type gets strong underride guard
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.
Six more models earn highest IIHS accolade
Jun 10, 2025 — The new Top Safety Pick+ winners include three small cars, a midsize car, an electric small SUV and a midsize SUV.
Used and new teen vehicles for every budget
May 1, 2025 — IIHS and Consumer Reports highlight a range of safe and affordable options in their updated recommendations for young drivers.
Four more 2025 models earn IIHS awards
Apr 22, 2025 — Seven additional models miss out on awards due to missing ratings or inadequate performance in one or more of the required tests.
Dark roads are deadly, no matter the time
Apr 10, 2025 — Whatever action is taken on daylight saving time, policymakers should promote solutions that are proven to protect pedestrians and bicyclists in the dark, IIHS President David Harkey testified before a U.S. Senate committee.
Insight
Look beyond vehicles for safety gains
Mar 18, 2025 — Vehicle design and technology get a lot of attention, but improvements in infrastructure, traffic laws and other things that influence driver behavior can yield results more quickly.
IIHS unveils 2025 award winners
Mar 13, 2025 — With solid protection for second-row occupants now required for both Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+, far fewer models earn accolades this year.
Allstate’s Purgatorio elected IIHS chair
Mar 5, 2025 — Ginger Purgatorio, executive vice president and general manager at Allstate, has been elected chair of the IIHS Board of Directors for 2025.
Kinsey, Lee to chair HLDI Board in 2025
Mar 5, 2025 — Jeff Kinsey of State Farm will stay on as HLDI Board chair for the first half of 2025. PEMCO's Dawn Lee will be chair for the remainder of the year.
Insight
Setting our sights on 30x30
Feb 20, 2025 — It’s time to get serious about reducing the toll of crashes. Let’s commit to cutting road fatalities 30% by 2030.
Fast improvements in front crash prevention
Feb 12, 2025 — Twenty-two of the latest 30 vehicles evaluated earn a good or acceptable rating in the new front crash prevention test, which requires systems to be able to prevent or substantially mitigate crashes at higher speeds.
Extra large doesn’t mean extra safe
Feb 5, 2025 — The safety benefits of larger vehicles top out quickly once curb weights exceed the fleet average, a new IIHS study shows.