Crash Testing at DT Boxes

At DT Boxes, safety is paramount. We are committed to providing the very best for your pet, which is why we’ve invested significant time and resources into testing our crates to ensure maximum protection during travel.

Our crates undergo rigorous rapid deceleration sled testing — the same method used for child car seats. Because pets are beloved family members, we hold our products to the highest human safety standards.

Sled Testing Explained

Many competitors fall short of these standards and often fail to share evidence or results. At DT Boxes, transparency matters. We’re proud of our testing results and have nothing to hide.

The sled test is a comprehensive structural safety assessment designed to ensure your dog remains secure in the event of a sudden collision.

Imagine you’re driving with your dog safely inside a DT Box in your car. Suddenly, another vehicle crashes into you, causing rapid deceleration. This is exactly the type of scenario our sled testing replicates.

How We Test

To replicate real-world conditions, we place dummies representing your dog’s weight inside the crates — one 25kg dummy for a single crate, and two 25kg dummies for a double crate.

We then simulate a severe collision with a 10G impact — meaning the force is ten times greater than the combined weight of the crate and dummies.

This process confirms that DT Boxes can withstand extreme forces, ensuring that even in a sudden and severe crash, your crate remains secure and your pet protected.

Watch the Crash Test

Check out the video below to see DT Boxes in action during testing. While it may not look fast on screen, rest assured this is a high-impact, industry-standard crash test carried out by a professional test facility.

Rear-End Collision Safety

Some customers ask whether our testing accounts for rear-end collisions. The answer is yes — our boxes are specifically designed with this in mind.

The special polymer material we use absorbs impact far better than alternatives like aluminium. While aluminium can dent or deform in an accident, DT Boxes are engineered to maintain their shape and effectively disperse force.

Recently, one of our customers was involved in a rear-end collision at 70mph on the motorway. Despite the severity of the crash, their DT Box remained intact — and most importantly, their dogs were completely safe.

Don’t just take our word for it — read their testimonial below.

TESTIMONIAL

(Photos from Yasmin at Bear Basics Canine Academy)

"Yesterday afternoon, we were involved in an accident on the motorway. We were travelling around 65-70mph in the inside lane when all of a sudden we felt a bang and were jolted forward at some force, the van then spun out and we spun at least twice before the rear of the van banged into the central reservation. We must've travelled 50 yards out of control. Thanks to Nick's reactions, we didn't end up rolling into the van.

It turned out a van travelling in the outside lane had a blowout on a tyre, causing his van to veer over 3 lanes at 70+mph and unfortunately we were in the path of that van.

Our immediate thoughts were "are the dogs okay?". Luckily they were, albeit they were stressed out but no physical harm was done and that's thanks to DT Boxes! Their crates saved our dogs from serious harm and potential death.

Our crates came away totally unharmed, except for Luna's door being totally bent inwards but that was from the Yeti box banging into it.

I do believe the solidness of the crates prevented the van from being in a worse condition and had we not had crash tested crates, the outcome could've been totally different.

Please, please, PLEASE, invest in some GOOD quality crash tested crates. Whether you drive to the park and back or travel on the motorway, a crash is a crash. Whether you are going 30mph or 70mph, damage can still be done.

If your dog travels in the boot or travels loose in the car, please consider investing in some crates. It's a lifetime investment that may put you out of pocket for a while but at least you know your dog will be safe and unharmed.

Thank you DT Boxes for providing such high quality crated and potentially saving our dogs lives" - Yasmin

Head-On Collision Safety

At DT Boxes, we know our customers are careful drivers, but sometimes accidents are unavoidable. One of our customers was recently involved in a serious head-on collision.

While their car sustained severe damage, the DT Box remained completely intact. On inspection, the box was found to be in perfect condition and didn’t even need replacing — a huge relief for the owner.

Most importantly, their dogs were safe and unharmed.

Check out the photos below to see the crash and the remarkable resilience of the DT Box.

(photos from India JD. Our DT in the Ford Puma)

Final Word

Your dog’s safety is paramount — that’s why choosing a secure travel crate is so important. While DT Boxes are practical and easy to clean, safety will always be our top priority.

At DT Boxes, we’re proud to be a trusted manufacturer of strong, crash-tested crates built to protect your dog on every journey.

👉 Trust DT Boxes to keep your furry family members safe, wherever the road takes you.