Buyer, Beware: 5 Deadliest Cars in America

Just how safe is that car you're driving? 24/7 Wall St. investigated to come up with a ranking of the safest and least safe car models sold in the US. The cars you'll want to drive, and those you won't, based on driver death rates:

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Deadliest:

1. Hyundai Accent (sedan)
2. Kia Rio
3. Scion tC
4. Chevrolet Spark
5. Nissan Versa

Safest:

1. Volkswagen Tiguan 2WD
2. Toyota Tacoma double-cab long bed 4WD
3. Mazda CX-9 2WD
4. Jeep Cherokee 4WD
5. Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4WD

Click for the full lists, or see the vehicles most likely to hit 200,000 miles. (Read more cars stories.)