Do Airbags are primarily designed to offer protection from crashes from the rear and side?

Airbags are primarily designed to protect occupants during frontal collisions, which are the most common type of serious accidents. While some vehicles are equipped with side airbags to provide protection in side-impact crashes, rear airbags are much less common. Therefore, while airbags can mitigate injuries in various types of crashes, their primary function is to protect against front-end impacts.