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In Rear-End Crash Test, Most Trucks Fail to Stop Neck Injury

More than 60 percent of light trucks tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have been found to provide inadequate protection against neck injuries in a rear-end crash, the most common type of accident, according to the New York Times.

Of 87 models evaluated, 21 received the highest rating, according to results scheduled for release Tuesday by the insurance institute. Fifty-four vehicles, or 62 percent, failed the test, which measures how well the head and neck restraints on seats guard against whiplash when the vehicle is struck from behind.

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