General Motors has announced new research findings showing that advanced safety and driver-assistance technologies in its vehicles are helping significantly reduce crashes and injuries on public roads.
The study, conducted in partnership with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI), analyzed nearly 12 million GM vehicles from model years 2020 to 2024 and matched them with more than 700,000 police-reported crashes across 18 US states.
According to the research, GM vehicles equipped with key safety technologies recorded statistically lower rates of several types of crashes, including rear-end collisions, roadway departures, pedestrian-related incidents, lane-change crashes, and backing accidents.
The study focused on widely available safety systems offered as standard features in several affordable GM vehicles priced below $30,000, including models such as the Buick Encore GX, Buick Envista, Chevrolet Trax, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and Chevrolet Bolt.
These technologies include Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, and IntelliBeam headlight assistance systems.
Susan Owen said the findings provide real-world evidence that GM’s safety technologies are effectively helping drivers avoid crashes and reduce injuries during everyday driving.
She noted that the extensive data analysis allowed researchers to evaluate the impact of safety systems with a high degree of confidence by comparing crash rates in vehicles with and without specific technologies.
GM executives said the results reinforce the company’s long-term vision of achieving “zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.”
Regina Carto stated that safety remains central to GM’s vehicle development strategy, with safety considerations integrated into every stage of design and engineering.
The automaker highlighted that the partnership with UMTRI follows a continuous process of deploying safety technologies, measuring their effectiveness, and improving systems based on real-world crash data.
Researchers conducting the study also accounted for factors such as driver behavior, road conditions, and vehicle type to ensure accurate results.
GM said the findings will help guide future development of advanced safety and driver-assistance technologies as the company continues investing in next-generation mobility and transportation safety solutions.
