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Tesla Has Highest Rate of Deadly Accidents Among Car Brands, Study Finds (www.rollingstone.com)
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Automotive research firm finds that Tesla has higher frequency of deadly accidents than any other car brand

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[–] frayedpickles@lemmy.cafe 2 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

To be fair most of them are in California and Californians are the worst drivers in the country.

[–] kreskin@lemmy.world 1 points 52 minutes ago (1 children)

To be fair, California is not even close to having the worst drivers.

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/car-insurance/worst-drivers-by-state/

[–] _bcron_@lemmy.world 1 points 35 minutes ago

Sure, when looking at statistics behind fatal crashes, but when looking at other metrics such as 'deciding to park in a lane next to a concrete support under an overpass in order to look for damage after a fender bender in rush hour traffic' California is probably right up there. Oddly specific because I've only ever seen California drivers do that (multiple even)