How safe is the Toyota C-HR?
Drivers of the 2018–2020 Toyota C-HR died at a rate of 2 per million registered vehicle years, 94% lower than the average of 38 for all vehicles. That makes it one of the safest vehicles on the road for its driver: it ranks 2nd of 127 vehicles, safer than 99% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
This is the most recent IIHS data for this model, covering 2018–2020 models. It doesn't appear in the newer 2023 study, often because it was redesigned or discontinued.
Where the Toyota C-HR sits among all 127 vehicles
Toyota C-HR (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 Toyota C-HR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Audi Q5 4WDLuxury SUV · Midsize | 2 | 100 |
| 2 | Toyota C-HRSUV · Small | 2 | 99 |
| 3 | Volvo XC90 4WDLuxury SUV · Midsize | 4 | 98 |
| 4 | Toyota Sienna 2WDWagon / minivan · Very large | 5 | 98 |
| 5 | GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WDPickup · Small | 5 | 97 |
| 6 | Subaru OutbackWagon / minivan · Midsize | 5 | 96 |
| 7 | Lexus ES 350Luxury car · Midsize | 0 | 94 |
How it compares with other SUVs
Among the 37 SUVs ranked, the Toyota C-HR is 1st. The safest SUVs are below. See all SUVs.
| SUVs rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota C-HRSUV · Small | 2 | 99 |
| 2 | Nissan MuranoSUV · Midsize | 6 | 90 |
| 3 | Subaru AscentSUV · Midsize | 6 | 90 |
| 4 | Ford EdgeSUV · Midsize | 8 | 85 |
| 5 | Chevrolet TraverseSUV · Midsize | 9 | 83 |
Common questions
Is the Toyota C-HR a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Toyota C-HR is one of the safest vehicles on the road for its driver. Its driver death rate of 2 per million registered vehicle years is 94% lower than the average, and it ranks 2nd of 127 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Toyota C-HR compare with other SUVs?
It ranks 1st of 37 SUVs. It's the safest SUV in the ranking.
Why is this different from the Toyota C-HR'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.