Top 10 Vehicles Causing the Most Accidents
There’s no such thing as a dangerous vehicle these days, only dangerous drivers. Automakers keep adding more and more safety and driver-assist features to their cars, trucks and SUVs, but speeding and driving distractions remain a serious problem.
A few years ago, we posted the top 10 cars most likely to get a speeding ticket. Now, here are those with the most at-fault accidents.
Once again, data comes from Insurify, an American website for comparing car insurance quotes, which analyzed over 4.6 million car insurance applications in the U.S. last year. Would the top 10 be similar in Canada? Maybe. You can browse through our photo gallery to see the results, some of which will surprise you.
10. Subaru Impreza
Percentage of owners with at least one at-fault accident on their record: 10.3%
Subaru makes several appearances in this top 10, but that’s certainly not because its cars are unsafe. As a matter of fact, the brand has probably racked up the most “Top Safety Pick” awards from the IIHS in the U.S. Pictured above is the redesigned 2024 Impreza.
9. Kia Niro
Percentage of owners with at least one at-fault accident on their record: 10.4%
Renowned for its exceptional efficiency, the Niro is all-new for 2023. Similar to its predecessor, this small crossover is available in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric variants.
Percentage of owners with at least one at-fault accident on their record: 10.4%
As Chevrolet’s full-size pickup, the Silverado 1500 offers plenty of choice when it comes to engines, with a turbocharged four-cylinder, a pair of naturally aspirated V8 units, as well as an inline six-cylinder turbo-diesel. The Silverado lineup now also includes a rugged ZR2 model designed for off-road driving.
Percentage of owners with at least one at-fault accident on their record: 10.5%
The Crosstrek shares many components with the Impreza. Just like the latter, it is completely redesigned for 2024, as pictured above.
6. Subaru WRX
Percentage of owners with at least one at-fault accident on their record: 10.7%
The WRX has always attracted sporty driving enthusiasts who enjoy a blast on pavement, dirt or tarmac. Things are no different with the latest generation introduced for 2022.
5. Toyota GR 86
Percentage of owners with at least one at-fault accident on their record: 10.8%
Redesigned for the 2022 model year, the exciting GR 86 received a bigger, more powerful engine, namely a 2.4-litre four-cylinder generating 228 horsepower.
Percentage of owners with at least one at-fault accident on their record: 10.9%
Terminated at the end of the 2022 model year, Hyundai’s funky little sports coupe with a rear hatch packed no less than 275 horsepower.
Percentage of owners with at least one at-fault accident on their record: 11%
Before turning to fully electric vehicles, Chevrolet’s electrification efforts focused on the Volt, a plug-in hybrid that enjoyed two generations.
2. Scion iA (sold as Toyota Yaris Sedan in Canada)
Percentage of owners with at least one at-fault accident on their record: 11.5%
This small car, now discontinued, was mainly aimed at young drivers and was actually a rebadged Mazda2 built in Mexico.
1. Audi S4
Percentage of owners with at least one at-fault accident on their record: 11.7%
The German sports sedan boasts a twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 producing 349 horsepower… and has the unenviable distinction of being the car with the most at-fault accidents.