Easy ladies, I didn't post this to start a pissing match. Just some food for thought when looking at new trucks.
A few things to keep in mind:
1 - Every model year is different than the rest.
2 - There are a LOT of variables in these tests.
3 - This is just a baseline measurement.
4 - We have come a LONG LONG LONG ways since Col Stapp brought attention to crash safety.
Don't believe me, here is the 50th anniversary video to show just how far we have come:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPF4fBGNK0U
There are simply too many variables to "predict" how someone will fare in a crash. I found the results interesting mainly because of the new material and design that Ford has launched.
While I agree that the OEMs may not have your safety as their number 1 priority, it is very important because of the direct correlation to sales. When the system went to a 5-star rating, 1 star = 200,000units/cars which = $1B. That is something they care about therefore it's related.
Take note, the industry is changing very quickly from being reactive to proactive. Crash avoidance is the future and you are seeing it on new models where the cars are braking for you. Scary, but cool stuff. Won't be long and they will be driving themselves, more than just backing up the trailer or parallel parking for you.