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The Ram brand shines in a saturated field of truck makers, specifically for the additional safety features on the Ram 1500 trucks. As it stands, the 2022 Ram 1500 Crew Cab stands out even from the rest of the lineup. What makes this one of the safest trucks of 2022?

Important safety features of the 2022 Ram 1500 Crew Cab

The 2022 Ram 1500 Crew Cab is a safe truck
The 2022 Ram 1500 Crew Cab truck parked in a driveway | Ram

No matter who you ask, the 2022 Ram 1500 truck is a stand-out star for this year. In fact, Consumer Reports has the truck ranked it the number one full-size pickup truck. One of the main reasons for that is all of the safety features included with the 2022 1500. HotCars says the crew cab version is one of the safest new trucks out there.

Some of the safety features include plenty of airbags all around the cab of the 1500. Even above the diver and passengers head thanks to an overhead airbag. This helps protect the driver and the passengers in the case of an accident. Electronic Stability Regulation is a relatively new feature that helps maintain brake and engine power control.

Electronic Roll Mitigation is something new for trucks that helps anticipate wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel and the vehicle’s speed. It can help restabilize the truck in an emergency situation. Plus, the usual suspects are accounted for. Blindspot awareness helps cover any truck areas that might be hard to monitor yourself.

The IIHS and the NHTSA approve of the Ram 1500 Crew Cab

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated the 2022 Ram 1500 Crew Cab in its usual crashworthiness tests. For tests like the front moderate overlap, side crash, rear crash, and roof crush, the Ram 1500 Crew Cab received the highest score of “good.” The IIHS actually gave the 2022 truck the TOP SAFETY PICK for the third year in a row.

One of the primary reasons for this score is the headlights. The IIHS wants new cars equipped with adaptive LED projector headlights that are curve-adaptive and have high-beam assist. The IIHS also noted the addition of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) for the high score.

From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1500 Crew Cab mainly received five stars. The overall crash rating, frontal-crash driver, and overall side crash receive above-average scores.

Consumer Reports agrees about the Ram truck

The experts at Consumer Reports gave the 1500 Crew Cab an overall score of 75, which still lands it in first place. When it came to the road test, the 2022 Crew Cab scored an 83 out of 100 overall. That means it impressed in various areas like safety, owner satisfaction, reliability, and comfort.

Offering a combined 24 mpg, this truck might be worth checking out. For those looking for a capable full-size truck with many safety features to keep you safe, the 2022 Ram 1500 Crew Cab checks all of the boxes. Plus, it has four engine options, a tow rating of up to 12,750 pounds, and room for five passengers.

Just don’t forget the 2022 Ram 1500 Crew Cab with the Ram 1500 Classic, as these are very different trucks that share a nameplate.

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