Are Cars Getting Safer?

ARE CARS GETTING SAFER? An infographic by: CARFAX VEHICLE HISTORY REPORTS Motor Vehicle Crash Statistics 1990 - 2009 Crashes Total Crashes down 6% since 1990 Deaths are Deaths down 24% since 1990 Fatal Crashes Fatal Crashes are down 23% since 1990 1990 1995 2000 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Side-impact Crash Results 1990 - 2009 Good Rating Acceptable Rating Marginal Rating 70% Less Likely 64% 49% Less Likely to die in a Less Likely to die in a to die in a side car crash. side car crash. side car crash. Deaths By Vehicle Type 1990 - 2009 Average deaths by vehicle type per million registered vehicles 25 56 Mini Van Mid-sized Car PER MILLION PER MILLION 28 82 SUV Small Car PER MILLION PER MILLION 52 (46 Pickup Large Car PER MILLION PER MILLION Recalls in 2011 Vehicles Affected 15.5 Million Cars for Sale With Open Recalls 2.7 M + A CARFAX Vehicle History Report may show if your vehicle has any outstanding recalls. Visit www.Carfax.com to purchase a report today! Sources: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety & CARFAX