I managed to get rear ended at a stop sign recently. Nothing too crazy, just a small bump. Took a look at the rack and sure enough it had taken every bit of the impact with grace. The main crossmember was crimped and bent about 10 degrees, however nothing else was even remotely moved or busted. Ended up protecting my truck as well from any damage at all. The replacement cross member made it to me within just a few days and it went back together without any issue. Super stoked. I would happily buy another mototote again.