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Teslas Are Involved in More Fatal Accidents Than Any Other Brand, Study Finds
The study cites data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The report further notes: “As with the model rankings, it’s possible these high fatal accident rates reflect driver behavior as much or more than vehicle design.” In other words, Teslas may not have any particular features that make them more dangerous. Indeed, a similarly published in August by vehicle history information vendor EpicVIN claimed that, of all the car brands, Tesla drivers were least likely to suffer fatal injuries. A study published by the auto loan and mortgage giant Lending Tree in December 2023 claimed that Tesla drivers had the highest crash rate of any brand.
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