Deadliest Car Models in the Triangle

Whether you’re buying used or brand new, purchasing a car can be an exciting time. Although, with so many makes and models to choose from, car shopping can often get overwhelming. In the midst of your confusion and stress about car buying, a car salesman swoops in and offers you an amazing deal. You don’t know much about the car, but they’ve “talked to their manager” about giving you a lower price, and now the price is right where you want it.

Convenient, right?

Before you sign on the dotted line, it is important to know which makes and models have a pattern of driver/passenger fatality in a collision, especially in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Research Triangle area. The car’s aesthetic and the latest electronics aren’t worth much if the car itself can’t save your and your passengers’ lives.

The Triangle’s Deadliest Vehicles

According to a study conducted by iSeeCars, an independent automotive research firm, occupant fatalities from collisions occurs at a higher rate in some vehicles than others. In the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Triangle, the top 5 cars with the highest occupant fatality rates are as follows:

      1. Nissan Versa

     

      1. Hyundai Accent

     

      1. Jeep Wrangler

     

      1. Ford Fiesta

     

    1. Ford Mustang

 

A majority of the cars that made the list are smaller cars. The CEO of iSeeCars inferred from the results that even with advancements in technology and safety, subcompact and sports cars still lack sufficient safety features. Additionally, subcompact cars perform at a below-average rate in crash safety tests. The only SUV that made the list, the Jeep Wrangler, is notorious for being an unsafe car. The Ford Mustang, a sports car, also made the list of deadliest cars.

In North Carolina, the Ford Mustang has the highest occupant fatality rate.

If you’ve been injured in an accident, call James Scott Farrin for a free case evaluation by an experienced attorney.

The Deadliest Cars in America

Across the U.S., the cars with the highest fatality rates per billion vehicle miles are:

Deadliest cars in America infographic

The average fatality rate per billion vehicle miles was 2.6, and in comparing just metropolitan areas around the U.S., the Chevrolet Spark has the highest fatality rate amongst all makes and models included in the study.

Methodology Behind the Vehicle Fatality Study

According to iSeeCars, in order for them to get to the numbers behind the deadliest cars in America, they used the following method of research and analysis:

“The results above came from a study of data from the US Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System as well as iSeeCars unique data. Only cars from 2013–2017 model years in crashes that resulted in occupant fatalities between 2012–2017 were included in the analysis. To adjust for exposure, the number of cars involved in a fatal crash were normalized by the total number of vehicle miles driven, which was estimated from iSeeCars’ data of over 25 million used car sales from model years 2013-2017 sold in 2013-2017. Heavy-duty trucks and vans, models not in production as of the 2019 model year or since the 2013/2014 model year, low-volume models, and models with fewer than 20 crashes with occupant fatalities were removed from further analysis.”

Check out the full report from iSeeCars.

3 Quick Tips Before Buying a Car

Research

When looking to buy a car, whether new or used, it’s imperative to thoroughly conduct research. One simple Google search will return websites and funded research, like iSeeCars, the NHTSA’s recalls page, Consumer Reports, and the Kelley Blue Book – among many, many others – which should help guide you to the best choice. Additionally, reading consumer reviews can make all the difference. Other consumers have valuable, honest information that car salesmen likely will not tell you.

Test Drive

You should always test drive the car. Every car drives and handles differently. It is important that you purchase a car that you feel comfortable operating.  Pay special attention to things such as the car’s blind spots that may hinder your driving ability.

Second Opinion

When buying a used car, it is important to take the car to a trusted mechanic. A mechanic will be able to look in closer detail at the car to make sure that nothing is out of place. Taking this extra precaution may save you from buying an unsafe car that could possibly result in an accident.

How the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Can Help

A collision can change your life in the blink of an eye. If you or a loved one has been injured in a collision, we can help take the stress and weight off your shoulders. Contact us or call the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin’s 24/7 team at 1-866-900-7078.

Text UsText Us

You May Also Be Interested In


Answers to the Most Frequent and Urgent Car Accident Injury Questions

The Most (and Least) Dangerous Cities and Counties for North Carolina Drivers, Motorcyclist, and Pedestrians

The Most Dangerous Months and Holidays to Drive in North Carolina

10 Most Dangerous Intersections in North Carolina (2021)

Contact the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin

About the Author

Catherine “Katie” Elbakidze is a personal injury attorney in North Carolina at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. Katie has strong problem-solving and communication skills, and she is a compassionate and driven attorney. Katie earned her J.D. from Elon University School of Law, where she served as a Vice President and Secretary of the Elon Law Innocence Project and received an Elon Law/North Carolina Bar Association Pro Bono Award for providing free legal services. Katie earned a B.A. in Communications, summa cum laude, and a B.A. in Biology from Salem College.

five star review badge Passenger in Car Accident Client Google Review 1
Thank you

Thank you for offering more than a business transaction but a team willing to do what is right.

five star review badge Passenger in Car Accident Client Google Review 1
I was a passenger in a car accident.

I was a passenger in a car accident. I was so undecided if I wanted to pursue a lawyer or just take what the insurance company was offering. Boy I’m glad I didn’t do that! James Scott Farrin was great throughout this process and kept the lines of communication open.

five star review badge Car Accident Client, Google Review1
When my husband left for work that day, we had no idea how much our lives were going to change

When my husband left for work that day, we had no idea how much our lives were going to change. It was a horrible accident, but James Scott Farrin was with us every step of the way. They went beyond their duties and comforted and assured us we were not alone.

For legal reasons and client confidentiality, reviews have been slightly edited to remove identifying information and correct typos.

×