Are You Driving the Deadliest Vehicle in Arkansas?

Are you driving the deadliest vehicle in Arkansas? New data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has revealed the Top 10 Deadliest Cars in the United States and if you own one of these cars, Beware!

According to the latest data drivers in Arkansas should be very cautious the GMC Sierra 1500, is one of the nation's Top 3 models with the highest death risk, with 1.44 percent of crash injuries becoming fatal. The national average death risk is 0.78 percent. These findings were then compared with new car sales to identify which model proves the most popular in each state before assigning a crash ‘death risk rate’ to each. Crash injuries can prove fatal for a variety of reasons, including the severity of the impact, use of safety restraints, and lack of emergency medical care. Other reasons may include faulty car design, flaws that could compromise the durability of the vehicle, or damaged safety equipment.

Of the top-selling models in each state, Arkansas’ favorite - the GMC Sierra 1500 - has the highest likelihood of injuries proving fatal after a collision

According to the data analysis, the deadliest car in the United States is the Chevrolet Impala followed by the Ford Escape. This time of the year is especially important for checking the safety of your vehicle as the harsh winter conditions can be hard on a vehicle's performance. More accidents seem to occur more often during the cold winter months.

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Top 10 Deadliest Car Models in the U.S.

• Chevrolet Impala
• Ford Escape
• GMC Sierra
• Honda Accord
• Chevrolet Tahoe
• Toyota RAVA
• Chevrolet Silverado
• Toyota Tacoma
• Hyundai Elantra
• Ford F-150

Personal injury attorney John Foy, several car models reported the highest likelihood of fatal injuries in the event of a collision over the last year.