How safe is the Toyota Tundra Double Cab short bed 4WD?
Drivers of the 2018–2020 Toyota Tundra Double Cab short bed 4WD died at a rate of 12 per million registered vehicle years, 65% lower than the average of 38 for all vehicles. That makes it safer than most vehicles for its driver: it ranks 30th of 127 vehicles, safer than 77% 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 Tundra Double Cab short bed 4WD sits among all 127 vehicles
Toyota Tundra Double Cab short bed 4WD (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 Tundra Double Cab short bed 4WD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Nissan PathfinderSUV · Midsize | 10 | 79 |
| 28 | Audi A4Luxury car · Midsize | 11 | 79 |
| 29 | GMC Yukon XL 1500 4WDSUV · Very large | 11 | 78 |
| 30 | Toyota Tundra Double Cab short bed 4WDPickup · Large | 12 | 77 |
| 31 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedanLuxury car · Midsize | 13 | 76 |
| 32 | Jeep Grand CherokeeSUV · Midsize | 14 | 75 |
| 33 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedanLuxury car · Large | 14 | 75 |
How it compares with other pickups
Among the 24 pickups ranked, the Toyota Tundra Double Cab short bed 4WD is 3rd. The safest pickups are below. See all pickups.
| Pickups rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WDPickup · Small | 5 | 97 |
| 2 | Toyota Tacoma Double Cab long bed 4WDPickup · Small | 6 | 88 |
| 3 | Toyota Tundra Double Cab short bed 4WDPickup · Large | 12 | 77 |
| 4 | Ford Ranger Crew Cab 4WDPickup · Small | 14 | 73 |
| 5 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab 4WDPickup · Large | 14 | 73 |
Common questions
Is the Toyota Tundra Double Cab short bed 4WD a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Toyota Tundra Double Cab short bed 4WD is safer than most vehicles for its driver. Its driver death rate of 12 per million registered vehicle years is 65% lower than the average, and it ranks 30th of 127 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Toyota Tundra Double Cab short bed 4WD compare with other pickups?
It ranks 3rd of 24 pickups. The safest is the GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WD, with a rate of 5.
Why is this different from the Toyota Tundra Double Cab short bed 4WD'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.