Car accidents are a major cause of death in the United States. Roughly 40,000 people died from motor vehicle crashes in 2018. Speeding is one of the leading causes of fatal car accidents in the U.S.
People who choose to ignore posted speed limits or drive to fast for conditions – often in favor of saving a few minutes on their commute – put the lives of all of their fellow drivers at risk.
Many motorists may have ideas about the owners of certain types of cars and their reputation for driving recklessly. A recent study sought to provide reliable evidence about the makes of cars most commonly involved in crashes caused by certain kinds of dangerous behavior.
The following car brands are most likely to be involved speeding-related fatal crashes:
- Infiniti
- Acura
- Mitsubishi
- Volkswagen
- Honda
- Mercedes-Benz
- Lexus
- Chevrolet
- Mercury
According to the study, 1 in 3 fatal speeding accidents involve Infinitis. Luxury cars in general are involved in a large portion of fatal speeding crashes at roughly 27%.
Most Common Car Brands Involved in Fatal Accidents Involving Alcohol
Alcohol-related crashes can be particularly devastating for those involved and their families. Roughly 32% of all fatal car accidents involve alcohol use. It is dangerous to get behind the wheel under any level of alcohol influence.
The following car brands are the most likely to be involved in alcohol-related fatal accidents:
- Infiniti
- Pontiac
- Acura
- Cadillac
- Mercedes-Benz
- Chevrolet
- Jeep
- GMC
- Dodge
- Mitsubishi
The legal limit for operating a motor vehicle is a blood alcohol content of 0.08 for most drivers, but any amount of alcohol can impair drivers. Even trace amounts of alcohol can slow reflexes and limit response times and operating a vehicle in this condition can result in devastating accidents.
Most Common Car Brands Involved in Fatal Accidents Involving Drugs
Though alcohol is the most commonly abused drug in the U.S., many other drugs impair drivers’ abilities to focus on the road and operate their vehicles. The following car brands are the most likely to be involved in marijuana-related fatal car crashes:
- Pontiac
- Mitsubishi
- Acura
- BMW
- Saturn
- Infiniti
- Mazda
- Jeep
- Cadillac
The following are the makes most likely to be involved in a crash related to impairment by other drugs:
- Pontiac
- Buick
- Infiniti
- Saturn
- Mazda
- Honda
- Volkswagen
- Chevrolet
- Subaru
- Kia
Experts say that the opioid epidemic contributes greatly to drug-influenced driving, and thus fatal crashes. Narcotics can severely inhibit a driver’s ability to judge traffic situations and see clearly enough to drive safely.
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