For the first time, the European consumer test organization Euro NCAP has evaluated the safety of heavy-duty trucks, awarding Volvo Trucks top honors. Volvo’s flagship models, the Volvo FH and Volvo FM, both earned the highest rating of five stars, with the Volvo FM achieving the best overall test result among all trucks assessed.
In addition to the five-star ratings, both the Volvo FM and Volvo FH Aero received Euro NCAP’s prestigious City Safe award. These accolades highlight the trucks’ exceptional performance in key safety areas, including driver support and collision avoidance, ensuring protection for both drivers and other road users.
“This outstanding result makes me incredibly proud as it reinforces Volvo Trucks’ leadership in safety,” said Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks. “Safety is one of our core values and a cornerstone of our heritage. It has guided us from the very beginning, and with every new product launch, we strive to make our trucks even safer.”
The City Safe recognition reflects Volvo’s advanced active safety systems and superior visibility, designed to protect vulnerable road users in urban traffic scenarios. These results underscore Volvo’s commitment to advancing traffic safety for all.
“This is proof of our consistent efforts in safety developments to go beyond what is required by legislation, towards our vision of zero accidents involving our trucks”, says Anna Wrige Berling, Traffic and Product Safety Director, Volvo Trucks. She continues: “Euro NCAP ratings will guide customers in their purchase decisions as well as challenge vehicle manufacturers to continuously work to improve safety.”
