Find the Best Car Deals Near You ⤵
Best and Worst Cars for Injuries
October 4, 2012
The Highway Loss Data Institute released a list of vehicles with the highest and lowest overall insurance losses.
Although safety research shows that many vehicles do well in crash tests, vehicle size is still extremely important when it comes to personal injuries. Larger vehicles protect passengers better than smaller ones in real-world crashes.
The following is a list of vehicles with the fewest and greatest claim frequencies for personal injuries.
Cars with the Lowest Personal Injury Claims
| Vehicle | Segment | Claim frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche 911 (2-door) | Midsize sports car | 32 |
| Chevrolet Corvette (2-door) | Midsize sports car | 38 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 crew 4WD | Very large pickup | 39 |
| Mercedes-Benz SL-class convertible | Midsize sports car | 42 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | Midsize SUV | 42 |
| Lexus LX 570 4WD | Large luxury SUV | 42 |
| Land Rover Range Rover 4WD | Large luxury SUV | 44 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD | Large pickup | 44 |
| Ford F-150 4WD | Large pickup | 44 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV 4WD | Very large luxury SUV | 45 |
Cars with the Highest Personal Injury Claims
| Vehicle | Segment | Claim frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Yaris | Mini four-door car | 201 |
| Suzuki SX4 | Small four-door car | 187 |
| Chevrolet Aveo | Mini four-door car | 183 |
| Mitsubishi Galant | Midsize four-door car | 179 |
| Kia Rio | Mini four-door car | 175 |
| Hyundai Accent | Mini four-door car | 173 |
| Nissan Versa | Small four-door car | 173 |
| Dodge Avenger | Midsize four-door car | 167 |
| Nissan Sentra | Small four-door car | 162 |
| Chevrolet Aveo | Mini station wagons/minivan | 157 |
Signup for The Weekly Newsletter
Each week, I'll keep you up-to-date on the latest car deals and news that might affect your purchase. This includes...
- Best Rebates, Incentives, and Lease Deals
- Latest Car Buying Scams and Tricks
- The Best & Worst Time to Buy a Car
- Which Cars You Should Avoid
About The Author
Gregg Fidan is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate
the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.
Latest Weekly Car Buying Tips
December 2024
- Top 100 Cheapest Lease Deals Dec 19, 2024
- All SUV Lease Deals Compared December 2024 Dec 19, 2024
- Biggest Discounts on New Cars December 2024 Dec 19, 2024
- Price Comparison of Subcompact SUVs Dec 19, 2024
- Best Bang for Your Buck Lease Deals Dec 12, 2024
- Best Electric, Hybrid Lease Deals Dec 12, 2024
- Cars With the Largest Rebates Dec 12, 2024
- Real Prices of Compact Cars Dec 12, 2024
- Best 0% Finance Deals December 2024 Dec 05, 2024
- Best Car Deals by Category Dec 05, 2024
- Best Lease Deal Ever - $62 per Month Dec 05, 2024
- Real Prices of Midsize Cars Dec 05, 2024
November 2024
- Best Black Friday Car Deals 2024 Nov 28, 2024
- Top 100 Cheapest New Cars Right Now Nov 28, 2024
- Real Prices of New Compact SUVs Nov 28, 2024
- Cheapest Luxury Lease Deals Nov 28, 2024
- New Cars with the Most Available Inventory Nov 21, 2024
- Best Car Deals Around the Country Nov 21, 2024
- Real Prices of Pickup Trucks Nov 21, 2024
- How to Get $2,000 Discount on Any Tesla Nov 15, 2024
- Real Prices of Midsize SUVs Nov 14, 2024
- Real Prices of Large SUVs Nov 07, 2024
I welcome your car buying questions. Email Me and I'll be glad to answer them!
