Tesla Cybertruck: Deadlier Than the Ford Pinto?

A new report claims Tesla's Cybertruck has a fatality rate 17 times higher than that of the infamous Ford Pinto. Despite its rugged appearance, approximately 34,000 Cybertrucks on the road in their first year have been involved in five fatal accidents, yielding a fatality rate of 14.5 per 100,000 units. One incident involved a shooting in Las Vegas, where a car loaded with fireworks exploded; Tesla CEO Elon Musk claims the explosion was unrelated to the vehicle. Other accidents include fatal crashes in California and Texas. The report acknowledges limitations in its methodology due to Tesla's lack of confirmed sales figures. Compared to the Ford Pinto's deadly gas tank design, the Cybertruck's safety record raises concerns, especially given the absence of independent safety test data.