Although the IIHS gives it good ratings, it is still not a Top Safety Pick.
People used to believe that large vehicles were safer in accidents and wrecks. However, we have since discovered that this is not true. Although a large pickup truck may have less damage in an accident than a smaller hatchback with similar dimensions, the impact on the passenger compartment is determined by unibody designs and crumple zones. Ram engineers are hard at work in that area, and it shows in this crash test video by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for the 2019 RAM 1500.All reviews were positive for the redesigned pickupIIHS
Crash tests improved from the previous-generation Ram, which received marginal ratings for roof strength, driver-side front overlap and roof strength. This is the collision shown in the video above. On earlier models, passenger side front overlap tests were not required. However, the 2019 Ram scored well there. The Ram’s head-on crash prevention rating rises to superior when equipped with the optional collision avoidance device – which is a new feature on this model.
It is clear to see how crumple zones work in vehicles to absorb energy from collisions. Overlap collision ratings are particularly important because they omit half the zones and send the entire force of the crash through one. It is fascinating to see the energy of the impact spread through the truck from the outside. The driver’s front clip literally gets torn to pieces. The passenger compartment is not affected by the intrusion of the camera when the camera switches to inside. This is a great thing.
IIHS does not consider the 2019 Ram 1500 a Top Safety Pick. They only received a marginal rating for the new headlights that are featured on the truck’s attractive front design. It’s still a significant improvement over the previous generation.