What Is The Safest Car On Montana Highways?

If you've never been in a car accident, consider yourself lucky; even a fender bender can rattle a person's nerves.

While no car is going to stop you from being involved in an accident, a new study was able to prove certain brands were better at keeping passengers safe than others.

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Do You Consider Safety When Buying A New Car?

When I got my first car after graduating high school, the last thing I was thinking about was safety.

I didn't care about air bags, seat belts, or anti-lock brakes. I just wanted a loud stereo, and it needed to be fast.

Now with 2 kids, when buying my latest vehicle, I poured over safety ratings for days and bought one that I felt would keep my family safe while driving our Montana highways.

READ MORE: This Is The Number One Reason For Accidents In Montana

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Do You Drive The Safest Car On Montana Highways?

The rankings of the safest vehicles on a Montana highway comes from the website EpicVin, which looked at which vehicles were being driven by those involved in a fatal accident.

The CEO of EpicVin had this to say about their study: "Safety on the road isn't just about the vehicle; it includes adhering to traffic laws, wearing seatbelts, avoiding impaired driving, and maintaining vehicle conditions like tire pressure."

While that is true, it still doesn't hurt to take all precautions, and by driving one of the following cars in the gallery below, you are increasing your chances of walking away from an accident.

The 10 Car Brands Involved in America's Fewest Fatal Accidents

The car history professionals at EpicVin examined The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's (NHTSA) fatal vehicle crash data between 2017 and 2022 to determine which vehicle brands were involved in the least. For full methodology, see the link in entry #1. Here's a look at EpicVin's 10 Car Brands Involved in America's Fewest Fatal Accidents

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KEEP READING: The Most Deadly 10 Miles of Road in Every State

If you've ever 'white-knuckled' your way through traffic, there's a good chance it happened in one of the United States' 50 worst traffic areas. WorldPopulationReview researched information from Car Insurance Comparison and Elk+Elk Lawfirm and determined which portion of the road had the most fatal crashes between 2000 and 2019. Here's a look at The Most Deadly 10 Miles of Road in Every State.

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LOOK: Top 10 Causes of Death on Montana Roadways

We want you to drive carefully and arrive at your destination safe. But when on Montana roadways here are the top 10 causes of death.

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