Why SUVs are More Likely to Get in Rollover Accident
A common misperception of the safety of larger vehicles, like SUVs and trucks, is that they’re safer in car accidents. While higher weight is usually correlated with higher safety in accidents, one disconcerting thing is the distribution of weight in SUVs and trucks. While head-on collisions are traumatic accidents with high mortality rates, rollovers follow closely behind — a majority of them leading to fatalities. SUVs are dangerous because they have the highest likelihood of rolling in severe accidents. While a lot of factors play an important role in rollover odds, it’s important to understand why SUVs are so dangerous when it comes to rollovers. Read more