Driving safe: Which cars have the best accident records?

A new study has ranked the safest cars for families in 2024 , by combining statistics on the average yearly fatal crashes, average sales, crashes, prices, interior volume, seat capacity, among other factors. The data has revealed the Audi Q7 to be the most family-friendly car , with the highest safety score at 91.32, the highest child seat number, and an effective child seat safety score .

Another notable vehicle is the Mazda CX-50, which stands out with the least number of crashes per 1000 cars and with the lowest average price at $38,000. The data was compiled by the firm The Texas Law Dog . To gather the information, analysts ranked the safest cars for families in 2024.

The initial list of safe cars was sourced from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The composite safety score was calculated based on crashes per 1000 cars, overall interior volume, seat capacity, child seat number, and child seat safety score. The price of the cars was also added for context.

The child seat safety score was derived from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rankings, which classify safety in descending order as Good+ (extra LATCH positions), Good, Acceptable, Marginal, and Poor. The data summary shows: The table shows that Honda Pilot secures the second spot with a composite score of 86.64.

It offers the second most spacious interior among the top cars, with 158.40 cubic feet, making it an ideal option for larger families. The Pilot is priced at $48,485.

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