Volvo Trucks has once again strengthened its reputation as a global leader in vehicle safety after the Volvo FH with standard cab received the maximum five-star rating in Euro NCAP’s safety assessment for heavy commercial vehicles.
With this latest recognition, Volvo Trucks now has six truck models awarded the top score since Euro NCAP introduced its safety rating system for heavy trucks in 2024. The newly rated Volvo FH variants join an already strong lineup that includes the Volvo FM and FH Aero models, underscoring the company’s consistent performance across its core product range.
“Once again, we have received proof that Volvo delivers on its promise — safety is and always will be our priority in everything we do,” said Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks. “At the same time, this does not mean we can relax. We will continue to innovate to protect drivers and all other road users.”
Comprehensive Safety Performance
Euro NCAP’s five-star rating signifies that the Volvo FH meets or exceeds stringent criteria across several critical safety areas, including driver support, collision avoidance, and post-crash response. All six Volvo truck models awarded five stars also fulfill Euro NCAP’s City Safe criteria, reflecting strong visibility and advanced active safety systems designed to protect vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists in urban environments.
The truck safety assessment evaluates systems across three main categories:
- Safe driving, including occupant monitoring, vision, and driver assistance features
- Collision avoidance, covering frontal collisions, low-speed maneuvering incidents, and lane departure scenarios
- Post-crash, including rescue information accessibility
Euro NCAP aggregates scores across these areas to determine an overall rating from one to five stars, with five stars representing the highest level of safety performance.
A Long-Term Vision of Zero Accidents
Volvo Trucks was the first manufacturer to receive a five-star rating when Euro NCAP launched its heavy truck safety tests, a milestone that reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to road safety. The latest result further aligns with Volvo’s broader vision of a zero-accident future, which guides its ongoing development of predictive and preventive safety technologies.
Euro NCAP has indicated that it plans to expand the scope of truck testing in the future to include crash protection and a wider range of transport segments, raising the bar further for manufacturers.
With this latest achievement, Volvo Trucks continues to set the benchmark for safety in the heavy-duty vehicle segment—demonstrating that advanced technology, innovation, and a clear safety vision can deliver tangible results on today’s roads.
