Recently, I told you about the safest cars in New York, now it's time to let you know about the deadliest cars that you might spot on the streets in 2024. This is what the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found out when it comes to cars cruising around the Empire State.

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According to the IIHS crash data, some heavy hitters (literally!) have shown up as the top contenders for the title of the most dangerous vehicles on the road. Brace yourself, as we delve into the rundown of the deadliest rides in 2023.

10 Deadliest Cars for All Road Users

The IIHS didn't just focus on the number of drivers killed in crashes, they also looked at the total number of people killed in crashes to find out what the deadliest vehicles were. Here's what they found:

  1. Ram 3500 Crew Cab long bed 4WD: 189
  2. Dodge Charger HEMI 2WD: 164
  3. Ford F-350 Crew Cab 4WD: 147
  4. Ram 2500 Mega Cab 4WD: 145
  5. Kia Optima: 134
  6. Kia Rio sedan: 133
  7. Ram 2500 Crew Cab short bed 4WD: 122
  8. Ford F-250 Crew Cab 4WD: 120
  9. Dodge Charger 2WD: 105
  10. Ram 1500 Crew Cab short bed 2WD: 104

It's no surprise that large pickup trucks rule this list. They pack a punch in accidents, which can mean bad news for smaller cars on the road.

10 Deadliest Cars for Their Drivers

The IIHS also kept track of the vehicles causing the most harm to their own drivers. Here's what made it to the top of that sobering list:

  • Mitsubishi Mirage G4: 205
  • Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback: 183
  • Dodge Challenger 2WD: 154
  • Hyundai Accent: 152
  • Chevrolet Spark: 151
  • Kia Rio sedan: 122
  • Dodge Charger HEMI 2WD: 118
  • Chevrolet Camaro convertible: 113
  • Nissan Altima: 113
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