A recent study determined what car brands in New York State caused the most fatal accidents, and which brands are considered the "safest."

Glass Doctor used crash data from the NHTSA to determine the safest car brands and the brands with the most fatal accidents.

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Glass Doctor provided Hudson Valley Post with the safest and most dangerous car brands in the United States and New York State. Let's see how they compare.

Most Dangerous Car Brands In the United States

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Most Dangerous Car Brands In New York State

Below are the car brands with the most fatal accidents in New York State, according to Glass Door

#1: Dodge

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#2: Lincoln

#3: Infiniti

Note: Glass Doctor didn't provide statistics regarding fatal crashes per 1,000 New York State drivers over the past decade.

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On the opposite end of the spectrum, below are what's called the "safest" car brands in the United States.

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Safest Car Brands In New York

It's a different story if you only look at fatal crashes per 1,000 drivers in New York State.

#1: Kia

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#2: Audi

#3: Lexus

Glass Door hopes these findings keep consumers informed when making car-buying decisions and encourage automakers to continue prioritizing safety in their vehicles.

"Safety remains a crucial factor to consider when selecting a car, and these insights provide valuable information for anyone in the market for a new vehicle," Glass Door states. 

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