Most people choose the color of their car based on personal taste. However, you may want to consider how your car’s color affects your risk of an accident. Research shows that a vehicle’s color can influence your accident risk.
If you have been injured in a car accident caused by another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, our Fort Lauderdale injury lawyers want to help you recover the full value of your damages. Call (954) 787-1500 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your car accident claim.
What Are The Safest Car Colors?
White is the safest color choice, according to a Monash University study. This research found that white cars were 12% less likely to be involved in accidents than black cars, regardless of time of day.
The reason for the difference is visibility. White cars stand out against dark highways and are easier to see in low light and poor weather conditions. Increased visibility gives other drivers more time to react and avoid collisions with you.
Other safer color choices include cream, beige, and yellow because all three reflect light and are more visible to other motorists.
What Are The Most Dangerous Car Colors?
Black cars are involved in the most accidents. The Monash University study found that black vehicles have a 12% higher risk of crashing during daylight hours than white cars. At dusk and dawn, black cars are 47% more likely to be involved in an accident.
Other colors with increased risks of accidents include:
- Gray cars have an 11% higher risk
- Silver vehicles have a 10% higher risk
- Blue cars have a 7% higher risk
- Red vehicles also have a 7% higher risk
Darker-colored vehicles blend into the road and surrounding environment more than lighter-colored cars, making them harder to see, especially in low-light conditions, bad weather, and at night.
Other Factors Matter More Than The Color Of Your Car
While color choice does impact your risk of having an accident, other factors affect your risk even more, such as:
- Your driving behavior and attentiveness
- How well you maintain your vehicle
- Your vehicle’s safety features
- The driving behaviors of other motorists
- Weather and road conditions
- Vehicle manufacturing defects
A 12% difference in accident risk is worth considering, but it need not be the deciding factor when choosing your vehicle. You can lower your risk of an accident by staying alert, avoiding distractions, maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles, and adjusting your speed to match the weather conditions. You should also keep your car adequately maintained and promptly address any vehicle safety recalls.
Contact Rosen Injury Law If You Have Been Injured In a Car Accident Caused By Someone Else
No matter what color vehicle you drive, if you have been injured in an accident caused by another party, you have the right to seek compensation for your damages. The experienced Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyers at Rosen Injury Law have been protecting the rights of accident injury victims and their families for nearly 20 years.
We have a proven record of recovering maximum compensation for our clients, and we want to do the same for you. Call (954) 787-1500 or complete the short form on our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your Florida car accident claim.