my barebones Lexus from 2006, really designed around 2003-2004, had full computer even though airbags and pretensioners were the only "advanced" extras. My man would punch it on green, and you can feel the seatbelts clamp on you to hold you in place. Something like 10 millisecond reaction time. if you watch the IIHS crash tests you can see the seatbelts tighten up (pretensioner) then fully release the dummy into the airbag. That can only be done with a full computer onboard orchestrating the timing. You don't want to hit the airbag immediately, and also don't want the seatbelt holding you for too long

According to IIHS and NHTSA, they absolutely are, moron. This is not in question. It’s a fact.🙄

Pure nonsense. Teslas are literally the safest vehicles on earth. Every single one of them has a five star crash safety rating and every single one of them were labeled the safest vehicles IIHS and NHTSA have ever tested. Full self driving today is far safer than the average human and that is not in question. It’s a statistical fact. SpaceX rockets blowing up is part of the development process. Go look at the history of how many NASA rockets blew up during their development. Go ahead. I’ll wait. SpaceX rockets have revolutionized the space industry and cut costs by 90% from what NASA used to spend. SpaceX is the only company to ever develop reusable rockets and reusable rocket boosters. Falcon 9 rockets have literally made hundreds of missions without incident. I mean, could you possibly be more clueless? Elon haters are truly the dumbest people on earth. Holy fucking shit😳

Most total collisions occurred on secondary routes in South Carolina (43,179 reported), one of the highest in the United States. Most traffic fatalities in SC occur on rural roads and secondary (including county and state secondary) roads, not primarily on major interstates or urban highways. This pattern holds for recent years, including the high totals in 2025 (around 946 deaths) and the partial 2026 data through early June (at least 363 deaths). State data and trends consistently show this distribution. Key Data on Road Types Rural roads: These account for a disproportionately high share of fatalities. In 2017, nearly 60% of deadly crashes occurred on rural roads. In 2023 (latest detailed IIHS data), it was 53% rural (556 of 1,047 deaths) vs. 47% urban. South Carolina has long had one of the highest rural road fatality rates in the U.S. Secondary and county roads: In 2021, most total collisions occurred on secondary routes (43,179 reported). County roads saw 47 fatal crashes and 176 serious injury crashes that year. Many rural roads fall into these categories. State-maintained roads overall: Rural roads make up a small portion of the total roadway network but see far more severe outcomes due to factors like higher speeds, curves, limited shoulders, wildlife, and less frequent enforcement or lighting.

They’re also the safest cars ever made. NHTSA 5-star ratings (all categories): tesla.com/blog/model-y-achie… IIHS Top Safety Pick Model Y: iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/tes…

The IIHS is finally testing commercial vehicles, and the first round didn't go as badly as you might expect. trib.al/qgVxFlb

Steering Assistance Activated. 👌 …it’s not that impressive considering..… According to the IIHS, more than 77% of 2026 models tested meet the crash avoidance standard. They’ll steer away from accidents…. Most cars..🤷‍♂️

R2 feels huge inside and is a family hauler. I’m waiting for the IIHS safety rating to add the word tank to the description…

Actually, IIHS calculates driver death rates as deaths per million registered vehicle years (adjusted for driver age and gender), using NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data. This is one of the best measures of real-world mortality risk tied to specific models, as it accounts for exposure (how much the vehicles are driven) rather than raw crash counts. For 2020 and equivalent models (fatalities 2018–2021): • Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (minicar/sedan): 205 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years (highest overall). • Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback: 183. • Overall average across all models: 38. Other high-rate models in the same IIHS dataset include muscle cars like the Dodge Challenger (~154) and various small/subcompact cars (e.g., Hyundai Accent, Chevrolet Spark).

As standards got tougher in 2026, Cybertruck is the only pickup with both an IIHS Top Safety Pick Award AND NHTSA 5-star safety rating

Also, I would prioritize a vehicle that was designed post 2012 IIHS small overlap front crash test if possible.

Safety first. Heck even last decade some cars were being sold with halogen headlights IIHS deemed poor and risked being unsafe. Oh hi, Chrysler 200. Mine is down for a third week now due to their incompetence.

1st link: "Amber Woods,research scientist at IIHS, certified child passenger safety technician" aka. She's financially incentivized to make car seats necessary. let's take the claim at FACE VALUE 11 deaths/1 mil kids (0.00001%) REDUCED RISK BY 3/4ths So original risk is 0.00004%

This could be safety related. IIHS ratings don't include turn signals but Rivian was dinged for a couple years on the safety belt reminders. They increased the volume in Gen 2 or 2025 and they got a Good rating. There should be a happy medium on this though.

If the cars were trash ....... The tesla model Y wouldnt be the worlds #1 best selling car in 2023 and #2 best selling car in 2024 and 2025 . They also wouldnt be a IIHS Top Safety Pick and hold the number 1 spot for Best EV for 6 consecutive years and counting . Not to mention they would definitely not have over 9million vehicles on the roads . Yet these are all true . So clearly your in the minority of thinking these vehicles are "trash". And as far as the stock goes, well im not going to get into that with you . I have my beliefs and you have yours. We will just see whos right in 5-10 years

Actually the Smart Fortwo has a very good safety rating from both IIHS and NCAP. The structure of the car is extremely robust and protects the occupants pretty well in a crash.

The 2026 Nissan Armada PRO-4X continues to earn recognition for its capability, innovation, and performance, including: IIHS Top Safety Pick Best SUV of 2026 by Cars.com WardsAuto 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner 2026 Consumer Guide Best Buy Award