Study: Drivers of These Cars Are Some of the Worst in Indiana

Can you determine the quality of someone's driving based on the make of their car? According to one study, you just might be able to.

What Does Your Car Say About You?

We all have different tastes when it comes to cars, and we often have preconceived notions of the people behind the wheel next to us in traffic based on what kind of car they are driving.

Statistical Data Doesn't Lie

Some makes (and their drivers) just have bad reputations, but regardless of our personal biases, statistical data doesn't lie.

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In a recent study, LendingTree took a look at insurance data to see which auto makers have the worst data. The results, to be honest are not all that surprising.

The study looks at the number of incidents, including DUIs, accidents, speeding incidents, and citations, per 1,000 drivers.

The Worst Drivers in the Country Drive These Three Brands of Cars

Statistically, the worst drivers in the country can be found behind the wheel of Teslas, Rams, and Subarus. Tesla drivers are responsible for 36.94 incidents per 1,000 drivers nationwide. Ram, which has the worst drivers in 16 states, is responsible for 33.92 incidents per 1,000 drivers. Subaru drivers are third-worst with 32.85 incidents out of 1,000 drivers.

In addition to having the highest rates overall, drivers of these three brands also have the highest accident reports per 1,000 drivers as well.

The Worst Drivers in Indiana Drive This Brand of Car

In Indiana, the number of incidents is much higher, placing Tesla drivers as the worst drivers in the Hoosier State. Tesla drivers are responsible for 50.86 incidents per 1,000 drivers in Indiana.

To find out more, and to see where your daily driver lands on the list, visit LendingTree.com.