This time, the Euro NCAP organization has focused on trucks for regional transport. A record number of tested vehicles achieved five stars, but it was the Scania L with lowered cab that was named ‘safest truck’.
Each model is tested in three areas: safe driving (visibility, driver monitoring, assistance systems), collision prevention (active braking for other vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, lane assistance) and post-collision safety (assistance information). A score of 1 to 5 stars is awarded. In addition, a CitySafe award is given to any truck that meets a minimum threshold in the ratings most relevant to driving in a busy urban environment.
Seven trucks were tested, five of which achieved the maximum score of five stars. In 2024 there were only two. The best result was achieved by Scania’s L-series, which achieved an overall score of 90%, thanks in particular to its exceptional direct visibility, especially in urban environments, and excellent collision avoidance thanks to its advanced pedestrian and cyclist protection systems, which achieved a score of 93%.
The Mercedes-Benz Actros and the Volvo FM follow close behind with a total score of 88%, one point more than the other tested Scania, the P-series. The MAN TGM, which achieved an overall score of 80%, joins them in the five-star club. This is the first time that a MAN has received the highest score. Both the Scanias and the MANs have won two stars in two years. The two other trucks tested received four (Renault Trucks D Medium) and three (DAF XD) stars respectively.
In November 2026, Euro NCAP is expected to publish its assessment of city vans (up to 12 tonnes). As a reminder, manufacturers participate voluntarily in these tests, but unlike previous test series, Euro NCAP did not rent vehicles from brands that did not want to participate (in this case Iveco).
