Winter rain, ice, and snow are responsible for over 116,000 car accident injuries every year. In fact, 74% of all car accidents are caused by wet roads, 13% of which are specifically caused by snow or sleet. Having a vehicle that’s equipped for winter weather, combined with knowledge of winter driving safety can significantly decrease your chances of getting into a weather related collision.

That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best cars and trucks for winter driving, so you can drive into 2023 accident-free.

 

Volvo V90 Cross Country

The Volvo V90 Cross Country has multiple safety features, but there’s one in particular that makes this vehicle ideal for avoiding a winter-weather related accident.

 About 76,000 people suffer personal injuries every year in car accidents that occured during sleet or snowfall, which considerably decreases visibility. The Volvo V90 CC’s Front Pedestrian Braking system uses sensors that are attached to the front of the car to detect objects in its path. When an object is sensed, the system alerts the driver to brake or reduce speed. This feature and the car’s safety scores have earned it an IIHS Top Safety Pick award.

 

Toyota Tundra Crew Cab Pick-up

Icy road conditions cause more than triple the number of traffic fatalities of all other weather conditions. The Toyota Tundra has advanced safety features that are specifically designed to help prevent these collisions, including the following.

  • Vehicle Stability Control.
  • Traction Control.
  • Anti-lock brake system with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution.
  • Brake Assist.
  • Smart Stop Technology.

 

2022 Hyundai Palisade SUV

For every 10 degrees the temperature drops, your tires can lose 1-2 pounds of tire pressure due to air molecules moving closer together in the cold. That’s why the Hyundai Palisade’s Tire Pressure Monitoring System, which has an individual tire indicator, is so useful for winter driving. This vehicle also has Electronic Stability Control with Traction Control Support and Brake Assist, to help your car gain a better grip on slick roads.

 

Mazda 3 Hatchback

The U.S. NHTSA Crash Results for this vehicle were fantastic – five stars across the board for overall rating, frontal barrier crash, side barrier crash, and rollover ratings. Some of its safety features relevant to preventing weather-related car accidents include as follows.

  • Traction and Stability Control Systems.
  • LED Headlights.
  • Driver Attention Alert.
  • High-beam control.
  • Smart Brake Assist.

 

2022 Honda Odyssey Minivan

In the event that an accident occurs, the 2022 Honda Odyssey Minivan has multiple safety features to help minimize personal injury to the driver and passengers.

  • Anti-whiplash head restraints cradle the occupants head upon sensing a rear-collision.
  • Pretensioners automatically tighten seat belts to hold passengers in place during a crash.
  • The vehicle has airbags for overhead, knees, and front and side impact.

Personal injuries caused by car accidents are painful, expensive, and often debilitating. Having these safety features make a huge difference.

You can view more vehicles with best safety ratings and features of 2022 here to lower your chances of getting into an accident.

 

If You Get Into An Accident

If you get into a winter-related car accident and suffer personal injuries, it’s time to lawyer up. Treatment for personal injuries are extremely costly, especially if you have to miss work during recovery. That’s where your attorney comes in.

Your personal injury lawyer will guide you through the legal process, and fight to win the compensation you need to cover your injury related expenses including lost wages, medical bills, and future expenses.

 

Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation for free legal advice from a compassionate St. Louis personal injury lawyer near you.