What are the Most Dangerous Car Models in Accidents?

Car safety ratings are a big factor when most people are deciding to buy a new car. The US government safety ratings are issued by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NTSA) and the insurance industry’s Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) which has a 5-star safety scale.

Even with this increased focus on safety, nearly 40,000 Americans die in car accidents each year and the insurance industry estimates that the annual number of car accident injuries exceeds 2 million.

The list of most dangerous car models depends on who you ask. In terms of safety,these are the lowest ranked vehicles as determined by IIHS and NHTSA:

IIHS List of Vehicles with Highest Death Rates (2014 model year and equivalent models 2012-15)

  1. Hyundai Accent Sedan
  2. Kia Rio Sedan
  3. Scion tC
  4. Chevrolet Spark
  5. Nissan Versa
  6. Ford Fiesta Sedan
  7. Kia Soul
  8. Dodge Challenger
  9. Nissan Titan Crew Cab short bed (4WD)
  10. Ford Focus Sedan

IIHS List of Vehicles Generating Most Personal Injury Claims (Model Years 2013-15)

  1. Mitsubishi Mirage
  2. Mitsubishi Lancer 2WD
  3. Nissan Versa
  4. Kia Forte
  5. Dodge Charger 2WD
  6. Chrysler 200 2WD
  7. Hyundai Accent
  8. Chevrolet Sonic
  9. Kia Rio
  10. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4dr 2WD

IIHS List of Vehicles Generating Most Medical Payment Claims (Model Years 2013-15)

  1. Mitsubishi Mirage
  2. Mitsubishi Lancer 2WD
  3. Nissan Versa
  4. Chevrolet Sonic
  5. Chrysler 200 2WD
  6. Chevrolet Spark
  7. Kia Forte
  8. Nissan Sentra
  9. Hyundai Accent
  10. Dodge Charger 2WD

IIHS List of Vehicles Generating Most Bodily Injury Claims (Model Years 2013-15)

  1. Mitsubishi Lancer
  2. Kia Rio
  3. Mitsubishi Mirage
  4. Chevrolet Sonic
  5. Dodge Charger 2WD
  6. Chevrolet Impala Limited
  7. Chevrolet Cruze
  8. Chrysler 200 2WD
  9. Kia Optima hybrid
  10. Hyundai Accent

List of Top 5 Worst Safety Picks (based on NHTSA and IIHS Data for Model Year 2016)

  1. Jeep Wrangler
  2. Mitsubishi I-MiEV
  3. Kia Rio
  4. Hyundai Accent
  5. Jeep Patriot

Depending on the circumstances of the accident, injuries can occur in any car, SUV or truck. If you’ve been injured in a vehicle accident, Aversa & Linn’s accident lawyers can get you the compensation you deserve. Call us at 215-751-1717 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.