How safe is the Toyota Prius Prime?
Drivers of the 2017–2020 Toyota Prius Prime died at a rate of 23 per million registered vehicle years, 36% lower than the average of 38 for all vehicles. That makes it safer than most vehicles for its driver: it ranks 51st of 127 vehicles, safer than 60% 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 Toyota Prius Prime sits among all 127 vehicles
Toyota Prius Prime (bar is the 95% range)Every other ranked vehicleDashed line: average of 38
The rate is based on a moderate amount of data, so treat small differences from nearby vehicles with caution.
Vehicles ranked near the Toyota Prius Prime
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Subaru Impreza wagonWagon / minivan · Small | 23 | 62 |
| 49 | GMC YukonSUV · Large | 23 | 62 |
| 50 | Ford Explorer 4WDSUV · Midsize | 22 | 61 |
| 51 | Toyota Prius PrimeCar · Small | 23 | 60 |
| 52 | Subaru XV CrosstrekWagon / minivan · Small | 24 | 60 |
| 53 | GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4WDPickup · Large | 24 | 59 |
| 54 | Ram 1500 Classic Quad Cab 4WDPickup · Large | 23 | 57 |
How it compares with other cars
Among the 30 cars ranked, the Toyota Prius Prime is 3rd. 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 |
Common questions
Is the Toyota Prius Prime a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Toyota Prius Prime is safer than most vehicles for its driver. Its driver death rate of 23 per million registered vehicle years is 36% lower than the average, and it ranks 51st of 127 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Toyota Prius Prime compare with other cars?
It ranks 3rd of 30 cars. The safest is the Chevrolet Bolt, with a rate of 8.
Why is this different from the Toyota Prius Prime'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.