// NHTSA Safety Ratings API

Crash test data.
Programmatic access.

NHTSA 5-star safety ratings via REST API. Overall, frontal, side, pole, and rollover results with driver and passenger breakdowns — plus 80+ additional test metrics.

API docs
Sample: 2024 HONDA CR-V SUV AWD
5
Overall Safety Rating
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Frontal Crash 4/5
Driver 5 stars
Passenger 4 stars
Side Crash 5/5
Driver 5 stars
Passenger 5 stars
Barrier 5 stars
Side Pole 5/5
Rollover 4/5
Rollover risk 15.5%
// Beyond the stars

80+ data fields per rated vehicle.

Star ratings are just the start. Each response includes detailed crash test metrics and safety equipment data.

Star Ratings

Overall, frontal, side, side pole, rollover — with driver and passenger breakdowns

Crash Test Metrics

HIC scores, chest deflection, femur loads, neck tension, pelvic force — for driver and passenger

Safety Equipment

Airbags (frontal, side, head, knee), seat belt pretensioners, load limiters, ARS locations

ADAS Features

Forward collision warning, crash imminent braking, dynamic brake support, lane departure warning, blind spot detection

Vehicle Details

Body style, drive train, curb weight, gross weight, seating positions, LATCH positions

Rollover Data

Static stability factor, rollover probability percentage, tip result

// Try it

One request. Full safety profile.

Look up safety ratings by year, make, and model. Filter by body style and drivetrain.

curl
# Get safety ratings for a vehicle
GET /v1/safety-ratings/2025/honda/cr-v

# Filter by body style and drive train
GET /v1/safety-ratings/2025/honda/cr-v?body_style=SUV&drive_train=AWD

# Response includes:
# · Star ratings (overall, frontal, side, pole, rollover)
# · Driver & passenger breakdowns
# · 80+ crash test metrics and safety fields
// FAQ

Common questions.

What safety rating data does Carstat API provide?

Carstat API provides NHTSA 5-star safety ratings including overall, frontal crash, side crash, side pole, and rollover ratings. Each category includes driver and passenger breakdowns, plus 80+ additional data fields like crash test metrics, safety equipment, and vehicle characteristics.

How do I look up safety ratings for a vehicle?

Use the endpoint GET /v1/safety-ratings/:year/:make/:model. You can optionally filter by body_style and drive_train query parameters to narrow results for vehicles with multiple configurations.

What is the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating System?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings measure how well a vehicle protects occupants in a crash. Vehicles are rated from 1 to 5 stars across frontal crash, side crash, and rollover categories, with an overall combined rating. More stars means safer.

Are safety ratings available for all vehicles?

Safety ratings are available for vehicles tested by NHTSA. Coverage spans most US-market passenger vehicles from recent model years. Not all vehicles or configurations have been tested.

// Get started

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