• Mississippi leads the nation with the highest rate of luxury vehicle fatal crashes 6.91 per 100,000 registered automobiles.

• Delaware (second) and South Carolina (third) follow closely, with luxury vehicle fatal crash rates of 6.69 and 6.49 per 100,000 cars, respectively.

• South Dakota recorded 1.31 fatal luxury vehicle crashes per 100,000 registered automobiles, the lowest among all U.S. states analyzed.

A new study reveals that Mississippi has the highest rate of fatal crashes involving luxury vehicles in the United States.

The research by Florida-based personal injury law firm Anidjar & Levine analyzed fatal crash data involving luxury vehicles from brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Jaguar, and more between 2020 and 2023, using information from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Crash Data Analysis Network (CDAN) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The analysis identified the top 10 states where luxury vehicles are most frequently involved in fatal crashes.

Mississippi leads the nation with an annual average luxury vehicle fatal crash rate of 6.91 per 100,000 registered automobiles, which is 78.1% above the national average of 3.88. The Magnolia State recorded its highest number of luxury vehicle fatal crashes in 2023 (61 incidents) and its lowest in 2020 (48 incidents), with a total of 825,189 registered automobiles.

Delaware ranks second with an annual average luxury vehicle fatal crash rate of 6.69 per 100,000 registered cars, which is 72.4% above the national average of 3.88. The First State recorded its highest number of crashes in 2022 and 2023 (18 incidents each) and its lowest in 2020 (11 incidents), with 227,816 registered automobiles.

South Carolina comes in third with an annual average luxury vehicle fatal crash rate of 6.49 per 100,000 registered cars, which is 67.3% above the national average of 3.88. The Palmetto State recorded its highest number of crashes in 2023 (135 incidents) and its lowest in 2020 (92 incidents), with 1,742,164 registered automobiles.

Looking at the findings, a spokesperson for Anidjar & Levine commented:

“The data reveals that Mississippi, Delaware, and South Carolina report the highest rates of luxury vehicle fatal crashes nationwide.

“While luxury vehicles are often associated with advanced safety features, these results highlight that driver behavior and situational awareness remain critical factors in preventing fatal incidents. Responsible driving and adherence to speed limits are key to reducing these tragedies on U.S. roads.”

Florida ranks fourth with an annual average luxury vehicle fatal crash rate of 6.26 per 100,000 registered cars, which is 61.3% above the national average of 3.88. The Sunshine State recorded its highest number of crashes in 2021 (522 incidents) and its lowest in 2020 (412 incidents), with 7,626,300 registered automobiles.

New Mexico comes in fifth with an annual average luxury vehicle fatal crash rate of 6.04 per 100,000 registered cars, which is 55.7% above the national average of 3.88. The Land of Enchantment recorded its highest number of crashes in 2021 and 2023 (39 incidents each) and its lowest in 2020 (29 incidents), with 596,409 registered automobiles.

Georgia ranks sixth with an annual average rate of 5.99 fatal luxury vehicle crashes per 100,000 cars, followed by Louisiana (7th) at 5.56, Colorado (8th) at 5.51, Tennessee (9th) at 5.41, and Texas (10th) at 5.29.

Table of Extended Results:

The study was conducted by Anidjar & Levine, an experienced personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting clients' rights and maximizing claim value.

Methodology

The research analyzed fatal crash data involving luxury vehicles from 2020 to 2023 using statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Crash Data Analysis Network (CDAN) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The data was calculated to identify the top 10 U.S. states with the highest rates of luxury vehicle fatal crashes per 100,000 registered automobiles.

Data Sources

• Data Source→

• https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2023/mv1.cfm

• https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2022/mv1.cfm

• https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2021/mv1.cfm

• https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2020/mv1.cfm

• https://cdan.dot.gov/query

• Research Dataset → https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KmASxl2kO_JcpIREUktqzp96sqj9l_Fgi_Q1yzVMdKg/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Study by → https://www.anidjarlevine.com/