The statistics and reports are "sponsored" by auto makers, just like TV news/media regarding history.
Like one American historian said, "If you want to know the truth, go to library to find a history book, don't watch TV..."
If anyone wants to have a safety comparison between cars, go to an auto junk yard nearby to have a look. I am sure you will have a clear mind after that: what kind of cars you can buy, and, what kind of cars are definitely off topic...
Well, when a vehicle is involved in an accident, there are so many factors that cannot be predicted.
Princess Diana died in the rear seat of a Mercedes Benz S280. In an accident like that one, it could be that the Mercedes Benz S280 is strong enough, but the impact of the accident matters. A vehicle can survive an accident, but not the driver or passenger in that vehicle.
See these accidents and imagine how people could survive: