Are These Cars Putting New Yorkers at Risk?

If you're cruising around in New York, you might want to think twice before hopping into certain kinds of cars. Recent research has shown that some vehicles have a very high rate of fatal injuries to the riders that are involved in the accidents.

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Number one on the list is Oldsmobile, showing the highest percentage of fatal injuries in accidents according to the latest from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

This classic brand has a staggering 53.71% of fatalities among its occupants involved in an Oldsmobile accident between 2017 and 2022.

Saturn takes second place with a 50.93% of occupants suffering fatal injuries in accidents during the same period. Mercury comes in third place with 50.2% of occupants having a fatal injury.

Even though these vehicles have been defunct for years, they continue to bring a risk factor to New York roads, with a fairly large number of fatal injuries to go along with their accidents. The study by EpicVIN reminds New Yorkers to be careful when deciding what vehicle you want to have on the road, especially if it involves your family.

According to the study, here are some other vehicles that you may want to keep your eye on. Pontiac and Honda was on the list when it came to the safety of these vehicles on New York streets.

It's up to you, whether you want to believe this study or not. Either way, if you are a New Yorker looking to get a new ride, do your research and find out the potential problems associated with the different brands of cars.