Tesla Drivers Are More Accident-Prone, Study Finds

Dec. 19, 2023
According to data collected from 2022 to 2023, Tesla drivers had 23.54 accidents per 1,000 drivers.

LendingTree, an online marketplace that connects borrowers with lenders, has released a study revealing that Tesla drivers are the most accident-prone.

From November 14, 2022, through November 14, 2023, Tesla drivers had 23.54 accidents per 1,000 drivers. Ram (22.76) and Subaru (20.90) were the only other brands with more than 20.00 accidents per 1,000 drivers.

Meanwhile, Pontiac (8.41), Mercury (8.96), and Saturn (9.13) were the only brands with fewer than 10.00 accidents per 1,000 drivers.

The study also determined the car brands with the least and most DUIs, speeding-related incidents, and citations.

Additionally, the study provides a breakdown of the worst drivers by car brand for each state.

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