The IIHS recently released a press release about the minivans on the market and their safety ratings. The IIHS tests revealed that many popular models, that carry thousands of families on the roads, did not fare well in safety tests, but the Sienna was not one of them. The 2015 Toyota Sienna at Toyota of Dothan excels where the competition falls short in IIHS safety tests. IIHS Crash Test Results According to the IIHS, three out of the five minivans evaluated received poor results in a crucial safety test—small overlap front. The small overlap front test is designed to mimic a common impact when the front corner of a car collides with another vehicle, a utility pole or a tree. The vehicle travels at 40 mph before the collision. A majority of the impact it directly in front of the steering wheel. After completing the test, the IIHS looked at dummy injuries and the damage done to the vehicle. The IIHS reports that one minivan’s structure collapsed completely around the driver, and another minivan’s damage was so extensive that the Institute referred to it as “off the scale.” The most common injuries included damage to the hip and thigh, and the lower leg and foot. 2015 Toyota Sienna Results According to the IIHS, the Sienna earned a 2014 Top Safety Pick + Award, an award given to only two minivans. According to the IIHS, the Sienna minivan earned good ratings in four tests, an acceptable rating in the crucial small overlap front evaluation, and an advanced rating for its front crash prevention system.