2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2026 Ram 1500:
Safety comparison — crash avoidance & crash test ratings
Side-by-side comparison of standard crash-avoidance technologies and NHTSA/IIHS crash test ratings. Driver assistance and convenience features are covered in the full comparison.
Quick take
The Ram 1500 leads in overall safety with a MotiveGrid Safety Score of 90 vs 60 — a 30-point gap driven by stronger crash-avoidance features and/or higher NHTSA/IIHS ratings. In crash avoidance, the Ram 1500 includes 2 more standard features (2 of 4 key technologies vs 0). In federal crash testing, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 earns a higher NHTSA overall rating (5★ vs 4★). Overall, the Ram 1500 has the stronger safety package, leading on 2 of 6 measured features versus 1 for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (3 tied). Check the full comparison for cost of ownership, powertrain, and livability scores — safety is one of five pillars in the MotiveGrid Score.
Crash avoidance(0–2–2)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ram 1500)
Crash test ratings(1–0–1)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ram 1500)
Data reflects standard equipment at the base MSRP. Optional packages like Ford BlueCruise, GM Super Cruise, and Tesla FSD are not scored (Tesla FSD is the lone curated exception). Crash test data from NHTSA and IIHS. ADAS data verified against manufacturer spec pages.
See the full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ram 1500 comparison — all five pillars including cost of ownership, powertrain, driver assistance, and livability: