Introduction

One of the biggest reasons players love BeamNG.drive is its soft-body physics system. Every dent, crumple, and deformation looks and feels realistic. This makes it the perfect sandbox for crash testing vehicles—whether you want to simulate safety tests, create spectacular accidents, or just enjoy destruction.

Here are some of the best crash test scenarios you should try in BeamNG.drive.

1. Head-On Collision at High Speed

The classic crash test.

  • Choose two vehicles of different sizes (e.g., a compact car vs. a truck).
  • Drive them directly at each other at 100+ km/h.
  • Observe how mass and momentum affect damage.

2. Rollover Crash Test

Rollovers are common in SUVs and off-road vehicles.

  • Drive at high speed and suddenly turn hard.
  • Try dirt roads or sharp ramps.
  • Study roof strength and passenger safety.

3. Wall Impact Test

A simple yet essential safety test.

  • Drive into a concrete wall at 40–80 km/h.
  • Compare how different cars absorb impact.
  • Test both front and side collisions.

4. Cliff Drop Test

Gravity is the ultimate crash test.

  • Spawn your car on a tall mountain or ramp.
  • Push it off the edge and watch it tumble.
  • Observe how different vehicles deform during long falls.

5. Pile-Up Simulation

Simulate a highway chain-reaction accident.

  • Use Traffic Tool mod to spawn multiple AI cars.
  • Brake suddenly at high speed to cause a pile-up.
  • Great for testing car safety in multi-vehicle crashes.

6. Bridge Collapse Test

A cinematic scenario.

  • Drive over a bridge and destroy part of it (with mods or map edits).
  • Watch vehicles fall and collide mid-air.
  • Perfect for dramatic crash footage.

7. Train vs. Car Impact

A powerful test of physics.

  • Place a car on railway tracks (with maps that include trains).
  • Let the train crash into it at full speed.
  • The difference in mass creates spectacular results.

8. Truck vs. Small Car Crash

Test how size imbalance affects damage.

  • Drive a semi-truck into a small hatchback.
  • Try both side-impact and head-on crashes.
  • Great for learning about crumple zones.

9. Multi-Level Ramp Crashes

Use maps like Crash Hard 2.0.

  • Drive off steep ramps into barriers.
  • Experiment with speed and angles.
  • The results range from minor dents to total destruction.

10. Realistic Crash Test Simulation

For true realism, recreate official crash tests:

  • Offset front crash: Hit only half of the front bumper.
  • Side-pole test: Drive sideways into a narrow pole.
  • Rear-end crash: Get hit from behind by another vehicle.

Conclusion

BeamNG.drive offers endless opportunities to explore the limits of vehicle physics and crash safety. From simple wall impacts to massive highway pile-ups, every crash is unique and visually stunning.

👉 If you want realism, try wall tests, offset crashes, and rollover simulations.

👉 If you want fun chaos, go for cliff drops, train collisions, and pile-ups.

No matter how you play, BeamNG.drive remains the ultimate crash test simulator—both entertaining and educational.