// NHTSA Safety Ratings API

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings.
Clear, structured safety data.

Explore NHTSA 5-star vehicle safety results: overall, frontal, side, side-pole, and rollover ratings, with detailed test fields available through the Carstat API. Ratings are only available for vehicles and configurations tested by NHTSA.

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%
// Read the results

What NHTSA crash-test ratings tell you

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings report how tested vehicles performed in frontal, side, and rollover tests. The overall score summarizes injury risk across these test areas; it is one useful input when assessing a vehicle, not a promise about the outcome of a real-world crash.

Frontal crash

Ratings describe the results of NHTSA's frontal crash test. For a meaningful comparison, NHTSA recommends comparing vehicles in the same class and within 250 pounds of curb weight.

Side crash

Side-impact results summarize protection measured in NHTSA's side crash testing. Check the model year and tested configuration when reviewing a vehicle's result.

Rollover resistance

The rollover rating reflects rollover resistance testing. A missing rating means no result is available in this record; it does not mean zero stars.

Learn more about the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings and comparison guidance.

// 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 summarize vehicle performance in frontal crash, side crash, and rollover tests, with an overall score. More stars indicate lower injury risk in those tests, not a guarantee of crash outcomes. NHTSA advises comparing frontal ratings among vehicles in the same class and within 250 pounds of curb weight. Not every vehicle or configuration is tested.

Are safety ratings available for all vehicles?

Safety ratings are available for vehicles and configurations tested by NHTSA. Not every vehicle, trim, or model year has a rating, so a missing result should not be interpreted as zero stars.

// Get started

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