How safe is the Chevrolet Impala?
Drivers of the 2017–2020 Chevrolet Impala died at a rate of 80 per million registered vehicle years, 97% higher than the average of 38 for all vehicles. That makes it one of the riskiest vehicles on the road for its driver: it ranks 114th of 127 vehicles, safer than 10% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
This is the most recent IIHS data for this model, covering 2017–2020 models. It doesn't appear in the newer 2023 study, often because it was redesigned or discontinued.
Where the Chevrolet Impala sits among all 127 vehicles
Chevrolet Impala (bar is the 95% range)Every other ranked vehicleDashed line: average of 38
The rate is based on plenty of data, so this ranking is reliable.
Vehicles ranked near the Chevrolet Impala
These are the vehicles just above and below it on the all-class ranking. Notice they aren't all the same type: the ranking compares every vehicle against every other one. Ranks use each rate after adjusting for how much data is behind it, so a rate of 0 from a few vehicles can rank below a slightly higher rate from many. Why.
| Rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | Chevrolet TraxSUV · Small | 74 | 13 |
| 112 | Kia OptimaCar · Midsize | 80 | 12 |
| 113 | Ford Mustang convertibleSports car · Midsize | 97 | 11 |
| 114 | Chevrolet ImpalaCar · Large | 80 | 10 |
| 115 | Kia Rio sedanCar · Mini | 122 | 10 |
| 116 | Hyundai ElantraCar · Small | 103 | 9 |
| 117 | Chevrolet SonicCar · Small | 107 | 8 |
How it compares with other cars
Among the 30 cars ranked, the Chevrolet Impala is 18th. The safest cars are below. See all cars.
| Cars rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet BoltCar · Small | 8 | 83 |
| 2 | Toyota Camry hybridCar · Midsize | 19 | 68 |
| 3 | Toyota Prius PrimeCar · Small | 23 | 60 |
| 4 | Ford Fusion hybridCar · Midsize | 25 | 53 |
| 5 | Subaru WRXCar · Small | 38 | 40 |
| 18 | Chevrolet ImpalaCar · Large | 80 | 10 |
Common questions
Is the Chevrolet Impala a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Chevrolet Impala is one of the riskiest vehicles on the road for its driver. Its driver death rate of 80 per million registered vehicle years is 97% higher than the average, and it ranks 114th of 127 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Chevrolet Impala compare with other cars?
It ranks 18th of 30 cars. The safest is the Chevrolet Bolt, with a rate of 8.
Why is this different from the Chevrolet Impala's crash-test rating?
Crash-test stars only compare vehicles of similar size and weight, so a 5-star small car and a 5-star SUV aren't equally safe. This ranking uses real-world driver death rates, which can be compared across every class.
* Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. A registered vehicle year is one vehicle registered for one year.