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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2015

Top-Rated Head Restraints Cut Injuries by 11%

A new study from two affiliated insurance industry groups highlights progress in the prevention of whiplash in rear-end crashes.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2015

Ford Edge Named Top Safety Pick [Video]

The redesigned mid-size SUV draws the highest possible score in four of five IIHS crashworthiness evaluations.

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Newsby Paul ClintonAugust 4, 2015

Ford Upgrading Crashworthiness of 2016 F-150

The 2016 Ford F-150 will offer increased driver crash protection from the 2015 model, after the extended-cab model didn't earn the top safety rating in an insurance industry crash test, a spokesman told Automotive Fleet.

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NewsJuly 30, 2015

Aluminum F-150 Named IIHS Top Pick

Ford's 2015 F-150 crew cab model has been named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, while the extended cab model was rated as good by the group.

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NewsMarch 23, 2015

Roundabouts Safer for Older Drivers, IIHS Says

This alternative to traditional intersections can mitigate a major cause of crashes among older drivers: inadequate surveillance.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2015

Nine Vehicles Achieve 'Zero Fatality' Status

A new report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety concludes that a driver’s chances of dying in a crash in a late-model vehicle have dropped by more than a third in three years.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2014

Video: Insurance Institute's Top Safety Picks Nearly Double

The number of vehicles earning either of two awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has jumped to 71 from 39 last year, giving fleet managers more choices for optimum protection in crashes.

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NewsNovember 3, 2014

Fleet Safety Video Tip: Understanding Two-Lane Roundabouts

This video from the Minnesota Department of Transportation explains what rules apply when you drive through a multi-lane roundabout.

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NewsOctober 25, 2014

Distracted Driving Focus Should Include More Than Cell-Phone Use

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Virginia Tech released new research examining crash risks associated with driver cell phone use and the relationship to other distracting behaviors. Some study conclusions have generated controversy.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2014

Video: Study Highlights Safety Benefits of Adaptive Headlights

New research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety concludes these headlights improve drivers’ peripheral vision on winding roads.

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