Smart Car vs. Truck *accident photos*

[XM_Rocks]

According to interweb reports the truck was driven by a 16 year old and t-boned the smart.

Car held up very well.

[Sharpie]

Pictures won't come up here at work, have to wait til I get home.

[SirHustlerEsq]

yeah, but does the smart car owner have any self-respect?

[TheChadVIII]

yeah, but does the smart car owner have any self-respect?

Not as much as truck drivers have beer.

[CosmosMpower]

Body looks ok but the front right suspension looks like it's toast

[jrj512]

Body looks ok but the front right suspension looks like it's toast

I think the zip-tie holding the wheel broke.

BTW, don't forget that the truck impacted at its crush zone (if it has one), so it will have more damage.

[XM_Rocks]

I think the zip-tie holding the wheel broke.

BTW, don't forget that the truck impacted at its crush zone (if it has one), so it will have more damage.

Yep... however I am still amazed at the lack of body damage on the Smart.

[black roadster]

For a plastic egg I think it held up very well.

[XM_Rocks]

For a plastic egg I think it held up very well.

I am also wondering with the lack of crumple how much energy was transfered to the driver.

[Kags1969]

The Smart has a five star side impact rating, the wheels are designed to absorb impact. Cool

[Jeff_nc]

As light as the Smart car is and as small and narrow as the tires are, it probably doesn't absorb much of the impact before the tires lose grip and it just starts getting pushed around. I'd bet a heavier car would've sustained a lot more damage in the exact same accident.