According to a study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, trucks that are equipped with airbags are less likely to be involved in fatal accidents than those that are not. This is likely due to the fact that airbags provide a cushion of protection for occupants in the event of a crash.
While truck airbags can certainly help to reduce the severity of injuries in a crash, they are not without their drawbacks. One downside is that truck airbags can be expensive to replace if they deploy during an accident. Additionally, some people find them difficult to use properly and may end up deploying them unnecessarily.