Although the current uptick in gas prices may eventually douse the longtime crush that drivers have had on sport utility vehicles (SUVs), the popularity of this type of automobile continues for now. In some places, sales of these vehicles have usurped those of other types of vehicles. Consider that between 2010 and 2020, the number of SUVs operating worldwide grew by six times, according to Statista. SUVs accounted for roughly 29.6 million global car sales in 2020. Electric SUVs accounted for another 1.1 million vehicles sold. Style, spaciousness and off-road capabilities are among the reasons drivers often opt for SUVs. But those who are squarely concerned with safety are in luck: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute recently released its list of 2022 vehicles that qualify for the IIHS "Top Safety Pick" and "Top Safety Pick+" ratings. "These awards identify the best vehicle choices for safety within size categories during a given year," the IIHS reports. The slideshow above illustrates the large SUVs and pickup trucks that made this year's IIHS list of the safest vehicles on the market. See also:

• IIHS: Top rated small SUVs for 2022
• IIHS: 2021's safest midsize cars
• Forbes Advisor: 2022's most affordable auto insurance for teens