US | cars Buyer, Beware: 5 Deadliest Cars in America Also, the 5 safest cars in America By Arden Dier Posted May 30, 2017 11:16 AM CDT Updated Jun 3, 2017 4:31 PM CDT Copied The 2016 Chevrolet Spark is presented at the New York International Auto Show. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File) Just how safe is that car you're driving? 24/7 Wall St. investigated to come up with a ranking of the safest and least safe car models sold in the US. The cars you'll want to drive, and those you won't, based on driver death rates: Deadliest: Hyundai Accent (sedan) Kia Rio Scion tC Chevrolet Spark Nissan Versa Safest: Volkswagen Tiguan 2WD Toyota Tacoma double-cab long bed 4WD Mazda CX-9 2WD Jeep Cherokee 4WD Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4WD Click for the full lists, or see the vehicles most likely to hit 200,000 miles. Read These Next Minneapolis shooter had a plan—and grievances. American Taylor Townsend gets an earful after her US Open win. Belichick's girlfriend is embracing 'gold digger' idea. A pregnant 17-year-old died after a road rage shooting. Report an error