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Ram Safety Ratings (2026)
Every current Ram model in IIHS records, scored with the same formula as our main ranking, plus real-world death rates for used Ram models where the data exists.
The safest current Ram is the 2026 Ram 1500, scoring 67.3/100 with no current IIHS award, #127 of 136 in our overall ranking. Ram has 1 current model in IIHS records, 1 with complete crash-test results; 0 earned a 2026 Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick.
Ram safety weighted by sales
A sales-weighted current-model score is not available for Ram. None of its 235,332 reported U.S. sales in January–June 2026 can be assigned a complete, compatible score with the available variant splits. Its TSP+ sales-mix proxy is 0.0%. Ranges reflect unpublished variant splits, not statistical confidence intervals.
Sales basis: manufacturer release. Ram January–June 2026 U.S. sales. Checked 2026-09-16.
See sales weights, matched models and exclusions
| Sales bucket | Units / share | Current score | TSP+ mapping | Matched records / limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram LD PU | 125,522 53.3% | Not available | Unresolved | 2026 Ram 1500 Cab split is unpublished here; only crew cab is mapped. |
| Ram HD PU | 82,094 34.9% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| ProMaster Van | 27,716 11.8% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
How sales weighting and variant ranges work
Current ratings, weighted by January–June 2026 U.S. sales. The mean is the sum of each current score × its model’s sales, divided by sales with complete, compatible scores. High-volume models therefore count more. This changes brand aggregation only; individual vehicle scores and ranks are unchanged.
A range shows the possible mix of separately rated variants when their sales split is unpublished. We count a combined sales total once. Unmatched models, unresolved body styles and incomplete scores are excluded from the mean and reduce its sales coverage. Do not compare a brand covering a small slice of sales with one covering nearly its whole lineup as though the evidence were equal.
The TSP+ sales-mix proxy divides sales mapped to current TSP+ records by all reported brand sales. A range reflects award differences within mapped variants. Unmatched sales add nothing to this proxy; they are not rated failures. Current model years, build dates and required equipment still apply: this is a sales-mix comparison of current designs, not the percentage of vehicles delivered in the first half that actually qualified for an award. It is not a death-risk estimate.
Every current Ram ranked by safety
Where two vehicles score the same, the injury measures behind that score break the tie; vehicles matching on both share a rank. The score is 55% primary IIHS tests, 25% selected occupant-protection details, 10% pedestrian front crash prevention, and 10% class context. Missing evidence never counts as passing. Class rank compares each model with every vehicle in its IIHS class, not just other Ram models.
| Rank | Vehicle | Class | Class rank | IIHS award | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Ram 1500 | Large pickups | 4 of 6 | No award | ~$44,775 | 67.3 |
Prices are approximate base MSRPs excluding destination. TSP+ is IIHS Top Safety Pick+; TSP is Top Safety Pick. Full weights and rules are on the methodology page.
Real-world death rates for used Ram models
Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years from the July 2026 IIHS driver death rate study (2021–2024 crashes), compared with the average for each model's class. Lower is better. These are older model years and are separate from the crash-test scores above.
| Vehicle | Model years | Driver death rate | Class average | 95% confidence bounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram 2500 crew cab short bed 4WD | 2020-23 | 20 | 24 | 11–29 |
| Ram 1500 Classic Quad 4WD | 2020-23 | 24 | 29 | 3–45 |
| Ram 1500 crew cab long bed 4WD | 2020-23 | 25 | 29 | 3–47 |
| Ram 1500 Quad 2WD | 2020-23 | 27 | 29 | 0–54 |
| Ram 1500 crew cab short bed 4WD | 2020-23 | 28 | 29 | 21–35 |
| Ram 1500 crew cab short bed 2WD | 2020-23 | 31 | 29 | 8–53 |
| Ram 3500 crew cab long bed 4WD | 2020-23 | 37 | 24 | 13–61 |
| Ram 1500 Quad 4WD | 2020-23 | 37 | 29 | 15–59 |
| Ram 2500 crew cab long bed 4WD | 2020-23 | 43 | 24 | 1–85 |
| Ram 1500 Classic crew cab short bed 4WD | 2020-23 | 61 | 29 | 24–97 |
Green means at or below the class average; red means above it. Every used model is on the safest used cars page.
Questions people ask about Ram safety
Is Ram a safe brand?
Ram has 1 current models in IIHS records, 1 with complete crash-test records. 0 earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick. The best current Ram is the 2026 Ram 1500 at 67.3/100, #127 of 136 in our overall ranking. Safety varies more between models than between brands, so pick the model first.
What is the safest Ram?
The safest current Ram in our 2026 ranking is the 2026 Ram 1500 (large pickups), scoring 67.3/100 with no current IIHS award. It ranks #4 of 6 in its class.
Which Ram models earned Top Safety Pick+ in 2026?
No current Ram model in our data holds a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick award.
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