Which vehicles roll over most in fatal crashes?

Background

The findings identify the vehicle models and model years with the highest share of fatal crashes involving rollover in the US dataset provided here. The standout result is clear: Jeep appears as the highest-rollover make, and the Jeep Wrangler is the highest-rollover model.

At the top of the list is the 2016 Jeep Wrangler, with 34.65 and a count of 90. Other Wrangler model years also dominate the ranking, including 2015 at 32.42 with 107, 2014 at 31.02 with 91, and 2020 at 29.28 with 73. In practical terms, the vehicles most prone to rollover in these findings are concentrated heavily in one nameplate.

Which vehicles roll over most in fatal crashes

The ranking is led by Jeep Wrangler model years, followed by a mix of pickups, SUVs, and one passenger car.

Make	Model	Year	Rollover share	Count
Jeep	Wrangler	2016	34.65	90
Jeep	Wrangler	2015	32.42	107
Jeep	Wrangler	2014	31.02	91
Jeep	Wrangler	2020	29.28	73
Jeep	Wrangler	2017	25.91	69
Jeep	Wrangler	2019	24.51	58
Ram	1500	2014	22.39	190
Toyota	Tacoma	2019	21.92	77
Nissan	Maxima	2017	21.34	54
Jeep	Wrangler	2018	21.28	84
Jeep	Patriot	2016	20.13	67
Jeep	Compass	2018	20.07	61
Ram	2500	2018	20.0	96
Ford	F-250	2015	19.73	82
Ram	1500	2016	19.65	175

The question of which vehicle is more prone to rollovers is answered directly by the top line: the 2016 Jeep Wrangler posts the highest figure at 34.65. The broader pattern also points to Jeep as the make most associated with rollover-prone entries in this list.

The dominance of the Jeep Wrangler

The Wrangler does not just appear once. It occupies multiple positions across the ranking: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 all appear in the top group. That consistency matters more than any single entry because it shows the pattern is not confined to one isolated model year.

Among those Wrangler entries, the highest figures are 34.65 for 2016, 32.42 for 2015, and 31.02 for 2014. Even the lowest Wrangler listed here, the 2018 model year, stands at 21.28 with 84. That still places it above the Jeep Patriot at 20.13 and the Jeep Compass at 20.07 in this dataset.

For readers asking which cars are most likely to roll over, the findings point first to Wrangler model years, then to several pickups such as the Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ford F-250, and Toyota Tacoma. One notable non-truck, non-SUV entry is the 2017 Nissan Maxima at 21.34 with 54.

What the list suggests about vehicle type

Although the findings do not provide causes of rollover accidents or the circumstances of when a rollover happens, the ranked vehicles are largely SUVs and pickups. Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ford F-250, and Toyota Tacoma all appear. That composition gives the list a strong light-truck and utility-vehicle character.

The presence of the 2017 Nissan Maxima at 21.34 shows that the list is not limited only to SUVs and pickups. Still, Jeep’s repeated appearance, capped by the Wrangler’s 34.65, is the clearest pattern in the data.

What the findings do not show

The dataset answers which vehicles appear most rollover-prone in fatal crashes, but it does not explain what causes rollover accidents, what drivers were doing before the crash, or which car part prevents rollovers. It also does not identify cars with less risk of rollover, because only the highest-ranking vehicles are listed here.

Likewise, the findings do not address prevention steps, loan rollovers, or new cars planned for 2024. The usable scope is narrower: make, model, year, rollover share, and count for the top vehicles in the provided ranking.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Which vehicle is more prone to rollovers? A: The 2016 Jeep Wrangler ranks highest at 34.65 with 90. The findings also name Jeep as the highest-rollover make and Wrangler as the highest-rollover model.

Q: Which cars are most likely to roll over? A: The highest entries are Jeep Wrangler model years: 2016 at 34.65, 2015 at 32.42, 2014 at 31.02, and 2020 at 29.28. Other listed vehicles include the 2014 Ram 1500 at 22.39 and the 2019 Toyota Tacoma at 21.92.

Q: Are pickups also prominent in rollover fatal crashes? A: Yes. The list includes the 2014 Ram 1500 at 22.39 with 190, the 2016 Ram 1500 at 19.65 with 175, the 2018 Ram 2500 at 20.0 with 96, and the 2015 Ford F-250 at 19.73 with 82.

Q: Is Jeep the make most associated with rollover-prone vehicles here? A: Yes. The findings explicitly identify Jeep as the highest-rollover make.

Q: Does the list include any non-SUV or non-pickup vehicle? A: Yes. The 2017 Nissan Maxima appears at 21.34 with 54.

Q: Does this dataset explain what causes rollover accidents or how to prevent them? A: No. The findings only provide make, model, year, rollover share, and count for the listed vehicles.