Ford and Toyota Trucks Lead IIHS Safety Awards for 2024

Which awards did the Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra bring home from the IIHS?

December 24, 2024

IIHS Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick + Updates — The Ford F-150 crew cab and extended cab earned Top Safety Pick awards, while the Toyota Tundra crew cab achieved the higher-tier Top Safety Pick+ designation.
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) honored three pickup trucks with safety awards in their final ratings for 2024, showcasing the safety advancements made by Ford and Toyota in the truck category.

The Ford F-150 crew cab and extended cab earned Top Safety Pick awards, while the Toyota Tundra crew cab achieved the higher-tier Top Safety Pick+ designation.

The larger list of most recent additions bring the total number of 2024 Top Safety Pick+ award winners to 48 and the number of 2024 Top Safety Pick winners to 56.

Truck Safety Highlights

Toyota Tundra Crew Cab: Awarded Top Safety Pick+, excelling in all crash tests and pedestrian crash prevention evaluations, with only slight room for improvement in seat belt reminders.
Ford F-150 Crew Cab: Recognized with a Top Safety Pick, earning strong ratings across most categories but marked down for headlights.
Ford F-150 Extended Cab: Also a Top Safety Pick, this truck impressed with comprehensive crash prevention and crashworthiness performance.

IIHS Ratings for Award-Winning Safe Pickup Trucks

Below is a breakdown of the complete IIHS ratings for each truck:

Vehicle	Award	Small Overlap Front	Moderate Overlap Front	Updated Side	Headlights	Pedestrian Crash Prevention	Seat Belt Reminders	LATCH Ease of Use
Toyota Tundra Crew Cab	Top Safety Pick+	Good	Good	Updated test	Good	Good	Acceptable	Acceptable
Ford F-150 Crew Cab	Top Safety Pick	Good	Good	Updated test	Poor	Good	Good	Marginal
Ford F-150 Extended Cab	Top Safety Pick	Good	Good	Updated test	Good	Good	Not Rated	Not Rated

Key Criteria for 2024 IIHS Awards

Crash Tests: Vehicles must achieve Good or Acceptable ratings in small overlap front, moderate overlap front, and updated side crash tests.
Headlights: Consistent Good or Acceptable ratings across all trims.
Pedestrian Front Crash Prevention: Systems must demonstrate effective performance.
Additional Evaluations: While not mandatory for awards, seat belt reminders and LATCH ease of use are included in the ratings.

The awards emphasize safety as a critical factor for fleets and individual buyers alike, ensuring that top-performing trucks not only excel in utility but also in protecting drivers and passengers. With these accolades, Ford and Toyota reaffirm their dedication to enhancing safety in the truck segment.

Topics:Truck Safety IIHS Pickup Trucks Ford F-150 Toyota Tundra Safety

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