Which Cars Are Involved in the Most Accidents in California in 2025? Trends, Reasons, and What It Means for Your Claim
As California drivers head into 2025, patterns in car accident data reveal important insights about which vehicles are most often involved in collisions—and why. While any vehicle can be involved in a crash, some makes show up in insurance reports more frequently than others. These trends can be influenced by driver demographics, where the vehicles are most popular, and the performance characteristics of the cars themselves. Understanding these factors can help you stay safer on the road and make smarter decisions if you’re ever involved in an accident.
At Avian Law Group, we help crash victims navigate claims with skill, care, and clarity. Below, we break down recent trends and explain how California-specific rules in 2025 may affect your case.
Vehicle Brands Most Frequently Reported in Accidents
Insurance inquiry data from 2024 shows some clear patterns when the number of incidents is adjusted per 1,000 drivers to account for how many of each brand are on the road:
- Tesla drivers reported the most incidents, with approximately 26.67 collisions per 1,000 drivers.
- Ram truck drivers were next at around 23.15 collisions per 1,000.
- Subaru drivers ranked third on the list.
Other brands that frequently appeared in 2024 accident reports included Audi, Mazda, Volkswagen, BMW, Honda, and Toyota. By contrast, Mercury drivers reported the fewest incidents among the brands reviewed.
These figures don’t mean that a particular brand is inherently unsafe. Instead, they reflect a mix of who tends to drive these vehicles, how the vehicles are used, and where they’re most popular.
Why Certain Brands Appear in More Accident Reports
Multiple factors explain why some brands appear in accident data more often:
Driver demographics
- Younger drivers are typically involved in more crashes per mile driven than older drivers. If a brand is especially popular with drivers under 25—or with drivers drawn to speed and performance—it can show up in more reports.
- Conversely, older drivers may be involved in fewer total crashes but are statistically overrepresented in fatal collisions. If a brand appeals to senior drivers, claims may skew toward more severe injuries even if total crashes are not as high.
Performance and speed
- Vehicles with strong acceleration and higher top speeds are more likely to be pushed to their limits. Electric vehicles are often incredibly quick off the line, and some drivers may underestimate how rapidly they can reach high speeds, increasing the risk of losing control.
- Sports trims and performance packages—regardless of brand—are frequently involved in high-speed crashes.
Where the vehicles are driven
- California’s dense traffic corridors, frequent congestion, and complex roadway networks (especially in metropolitan areas) contribute to heightened crash exposure.
- Brands that dominate sales in urban and suburban hubs are more likely to be represented in collision reports simply because there are more of them navigating challenging traffic conditions.
As 2025 begins, understanding which vehicles appear most often in California accident reports isn’t about pointing fingers at specific brands—it’s about recognizing the patterns, driver behaviors, and roadway conditions that increase collision risk. Whether you drive a Tesla, a Ram, a Subaru, or any other vehicle on California’s busy roads, safety ultimately depends on cautious decision-making, awareness, and respect for the traffic around you.
But even the safest driver cannot control the actions of others. When negligence leads to a crash, the type of car involved matters far less than the quality of your representation.
At Avian Law Group, we see firsthand how these trends affect real people—not just statistics. Our attorneys understand how vehicle type, driver demographics, and California’s evolving legal landscape influence insurance negotiations, liability disputes, and the value of your claim in 2025. If you’ve been injured in a collision, your case deserves a team that knows how to analyze the data, challenge insurance assumptions, and fight for the compensation you’re entitled to.
If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident, don’t navigate the aftermath alone.
Call Avian Law Group at (888) 287-0984 for a free case evaluation.
Your recovery, your rights, and your future matter—and under our wings, you are protected.
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Laura Delgado is an accomplished digital marketing specialist at Avian Law Group. She brings with her a wealth of experience and a strong background in criminal justice and psychology, which has proven to be invaluable in her role at the firm. Laura’s exceptional leadership qualities and her ability to excel under pressure enable her to adapt to any situation and contribute significantly to the team.
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