Top-rated headlights linked to lower nighttime crash rates, IIHS study finds

The Insurance Institute for Highway Auto Safety says many automakers, including Genesis, are equipping newer models with high-quality headlights. (Genesis)

October 14, 2021 04:01 AM

WASHINGTON — A study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that headlights that earn top ratings in an evaluation program are linked to lower nighttime crash rates.

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