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.
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
One request. Full safety profile.
Look up safety ratings by year, make, and model. Filter by body style and drivetrain.
# 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
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.
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