Are black and green cars particularly prone to car accidents?
Traffic accidents happen every day, but have you ever noticed what kind of vehicles are usually involved in them? Does vehicle color increase the probability of traffic accidents? Drivers of the following vehicle colors should be extra careful!
Traffic accidents are related to the brightness of vehicle colors
It's widely believed that bright colors like white, gold, and royal blue make cars more visible and thus reduce the likelihood of accidents. Indeed, a study by Australia's largest car insurance company found a strong correlation between the brightness of a vehicle's color and the likelihood of a collision. Data shows that black vehicles are 12% more likely to be involved in accidents during the day than white vehicles, and in darkness, the accident rate for black vehicles is a staggering 47% higher than for white vehicles. This is because deep colors like black, green, gold, and blue blend easily into the road, thus increasing the likelihood of accidents compared to brighter colors like off-white or light yellow
The most dangerous champion is black
A study by a professor at the University of Auckland in New Zealand corroborated this theory. His research ranked vehicles by their level of danger, and unsurprisingly, black, the darkest color, topped the list. This is because black absorbs and refracts the least light compared to other colors. Driving a black vehicle in bad weather, such as during heavy rain or in overcast conditions, requires extra caution!
The green color makes it difficult to see the location of the vehicles
The second most dangerous color might surprise you: green, a color rarely seen in everyday life! Because green is very similar to the roadside green belts, it reduces its visibility, making it difficult to see vehicles and leading to accidents. Interestingly, red, which is generally considered very eye-catching, also ranks high, coming in fourth. This is because, after long periods of driving, the vibrant red can cause visual fatigue for drivers, affecting their attention to lighter-colored objects. The popular blue closely follows red, ranking fifth. While royal blue may look very noble and eye-catching, in academic tests, blue can make people feel farther away than they actually are, causing them to misjudge the best time to avoid a collision on the road
Why are yellow cars in Taiwan more dangerous than black cars?
While everyone believes that dark-colored vehicles have the highest accident rate, unbeknownst to many, yellow vehicles in Taiwan are actually more frequently involved in traffic accidents than black vehicles, ranking first among all colors. The reason why yellow vehicles rank first is simply because taxis in Taiwan are yellow, and taxis account for a higher proportion of vehicles and have a higher average daily mileage than other vehicles, naturally increasing the chance of accidents
Besides opting for a striking, large-looking light-colored vehicle, to truly avoid traffic accidents, you still need to rely on your own eyesight and defensive driving skills! And in the unlikely event of an accident, having AWM car insurance will provide you with ample protection. AWM offers protection plans from multiple insurance companies throughout Hong Kong for different clients. Whether it's car insurance, medical insurance, workers' compensation, or home insurance, AWM can carefully select the plan that best suits your needs