Safety and crash testing
Automakers have worked hard in recent years to increase safety in their full-size pickup trucks-a segment once overlooked. Their work is evident with these models, as each of these trucks is fitted with dual front air bags and a tire-pressure-monitoring system as standard equipment. In addition, all four pickups are fitted with standard side curtain air bags and side-guard door beams to reduce injury in a side crash. In consideration for younger passengers, all of the trucks feature passenger air bag cutoff switches in the front passenger seating position.

IIHS Assessments
In tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra were rated "Good" in frontal offset and side-impact testing. However, they were not tested for roof strength. The Chevrolet Silverado was rated "Good" in frontal offset, and "Acceptable" in side-impact testing. It was not tested for roof strength. The Ram 1500 was rated "Good" in frontal offset, and "Marginal" in side-impact testing. Like the other pickups in this comparison, it was not tested for roof strength.

NHTSA Assessments
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the Ram 1500 4-door Crew Cab (with side air bags) and Toyota Tundra Crew Cab (with side air bags) 5-star ratings in Front Driver/Front Passenger testing. They were not tested for Side Driver or Side Rear Passenger ratings. The Dodge earned a 4-star rating in Rollover testing (4x2 models), while the Toyota (4x2 models) earned a 3-star rating.

The Ford F-150 SuperCab (with side air bags) earned 5-star ratings in Front Driver/Front Passenger and 5-star ratings in Side Driver/Side Rear Passenger impact testing. However, it earned a 4-star rating in Rollover testing (4x2 models). The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab (with side air bags) earned 5-star ratings in Front Driver/Front Passenger testing. It was not tested for Side Driver or Side Rear Passenger ratings. It earned a 4-star rating in Rollover testing (4x2 models).