HLDI - Tagged Posts - Automotive Fleet

Animal-Strike Collisions Highest in November

Animal-strike-related insurance claims are more than twice as frequent as the yearly average in November, according to an analysis of claims from 2006 to 2018 conducted by the Highway Loss Data Institute.

Non-crash Fire Claims 19% Higher in Recalled Vehicles

The frequency of non-crash fire claims for passenger vehicles subsequently recalled was 19% higher than non-recalled models, according to the Highway Loss Data Institute. After the recall, the difference in non-crash fire claim frequency dropped to 11%.

HLDI Reveals Vehicles With Lowest Collision Losses

The top 10 list, released by the Highway Loss Data Institute, includes large pickups from Ford and Ram.

Nationwide Executive Elected IIHS Chairman

William L. Windsor Jr. will head the board of directors of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

IIHS, HLDI Name New President

David Harkey will assume the role of president of the two safety research groups in January, succeeding Adrian Lund.

Legal Marijuana Tied to Crash Increase

Three states that have legalized recreational cannabis see a 3% overall increase in collision claim frequencies, according to the Highway Loss Data Institute.

Hail Damage Claims for Vehicles Spiking

Insurers made increasingly higher payouts for hail damage to vehicles in three of the four years ending with 2014 than in the earlier three years of a seven-year study completed by the Highway Loss Data Institute.

Video: Top-Rated Head Restraints Cut Injuries by 11%

A new study from two affiliated insurance industry groups highlights progress in the prevention of whiplash in rear-end crashes.

IIHS Whiplash Prevention Testing

This 2013 video explains how the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety evaluates seat/head restraints for prevention of neck injuries common in rear-end crashes. To learn how high-rated restraints can reduce injuries, click here.

HLDI Says Ford F-250 Has Highest Theft Rate of Any 2010-2012-MY Vehicle

In addition to the F-250, a number of other trucks commonly used by fleets top the Highway Loss Data Institute's (HLDI's) list, including the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and Ford F-350. In previous years, the Cadillac Escalade topped the HLDI’s list.