Which Types of Vehicles Are Most Commonly Involved in Car Accidents?

Many vehicles of all types and sizes are involved in traffic accidents every year. However, of course, there are vehicles that are much more often involved in fatal collisions in which lives are lost.

Drivers, as well as passengers and everyone else who took part in a traffic accident must know how and in what way they will seek financial compensation. They must take the proper steps to obtain compensation for their medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.

A type of vehicle that is often involved in traffic accidents

No matter how many safety and security options a vehicle offers, there are always many other risks for an accident. The size of the vehicle, as well as fast driving and the ability to maneuver the vehicle are major factors in the occurrence of a traffic accident.

Heavy trucks are overrepresented in accident data. Their weight makes them much more difficult to maneuver. It is estimated that 10% of all traffic accident deaths in the U.S. involve heavy trucks.

Motorcycles are also incredibly dangerous, but unfortunately mostly for their riders. Accidents involving motorcycles account for 17% of all fatalities.

Fast cars

Fast cars are very common causes of traffic accidents on the roads. Therefore, choosing a car when buying is very important for your safety.

Fast cars, such as the Subaru WRX, receive the most speeding tickets on roads around the world.

Vehicles that are slow and difficult to accelerate and drive crazy on the road are not much better for avoiding traffic. There are also some problems in which they are much more difficult to maneuver. Therefore, when you buy a vehicle, buy one that is not too slow but that is not a fast car. Check its acceleration, steering wheel and other important things.

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The age of your car

Cars that are older and have been repaired a lot are very dangerous. Even more dangerous than fast cars. The reason for this is wear and tear, worn parts and the possibility of a breakdown that will cause a traffic accident.

There are many cars on the road that are older and have far fewer safety features. Which means they can cause a lot of injuries, accidents and deaths.

Older cars very often attract young and inexperienced drivers because the prices of such cars are much lower and younger people can afford them.

Every year, more than 30,000 people die in motor vehicle crashes. Of those killed, about 20,000 were passengers in private vehicles. The rest of that figure is made up of pedestrians or motorcyclists who died in crashes.

Certain models of cars and trucks are most often involved in fatal collisions. Research has shown that the Ford F-series and Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks are the vehicles most often involved in fatal accidents.

Car accident statistics change every year, and every year, about 1.3 million people lose their lives due to traffic accidents. Check HERE.

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