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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.
See every Ram rankedThe safest current Ram is the 2026 Ram 1500, scoring 62.5/100 with no current IIHS award, #124 of 131 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. Older Ram models (2017 to 2020 model years) had a sales-weighted driver death rate of 35.1 per million registered vehicle years, grade C on our brand ranking. That is context from older models and is not part of the score.
Every current Ram ranked by safety
Equal scores 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 | 62.5 |
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 IIHS driver death rate study, 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 | Used price range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 Classic Quad Cab 4WD | 2019-20 | 23 | 28.5 | n/a |
| Ram 1500 Crew Cab short bed 2WD | 2019-20 | 28 | 28.5 | n/a |
| Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4WD | 2019-20 | 31 | 28.5 | n/a |
| Ram 2500 Crew Cab short bed 4WD | 2017-20 | 33 | 37.1 | n/a |
| Ram 1500 Crew Cab short bed 4WD | 2019-20 | 35 | 28.5 | n/a |
| Ram 3500 Crew Cab long bed 4WD | 2017-20 | 37 | 37.1 | n/a |
| Ram 2500 Crew Cab long bed 4WD | 2017-20 | 42 | 37.1 | n/a |
| Ram 1500 Classic Crew Cab short bed 4WD | 2019-20 | 51 | 28.5 | n/a |
| Ram 2500 Mega Cab 4WD | 2017-20 | 65 | 37.1 | n/a |
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 62.5/100, #124 of 131 in our overall ranking. Older Ram models (2017 to 2020 model years) had a sales-weighted driver death rate of 35.1 per million registered vehicle years, grade C; that is historical context and not part of the score. 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 62.5/100 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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