Do airbags deploy when hit in the back?

Airbags are designed primarily to deploy in frontal and side impact collisions, as these are the most common types of crashes that can cause serious injury. In a rear-end collision, airbags typically do not deploy because the forces involved do not meet the thresholds set for activation. However, some advanced car safety systems may include rear-impact sensors that can trigger other safety features but generally not airbags.