Missouri Vehicle Statistics
In 2024, Missouri had over 5.6 million registered vehicles, comprising the top three types of vehicles, including passenger cars (1.1 million), utility vehicles (3.1 million), and trucks (1 million). With these numbers, the state reported an average of 130,000 accidents annually.

Missouri had 1,016 fatal crashes in 2023, an 11.7% rise from 2022. Alcohol-impaired driving fatalities also increased by 8.6%, with 240 deaths accounting for 26.1% of all vehicle crash fatalities in the state.

In 2023, Missouri issued 14,640 new learner's permits and 58,560 new driver's licenses. This increase in new drivers coincided with speeding tickets being the top traffic violation, with 54,606 issued. Following closely were 27,303 violations for running red lights and 20,477 for careless driving.

Looking at Missouri's automotive market in 2022, 251,200 cars were sold. Popular models included the Ford F-Series, Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra. The Ford F-Series was the most popular used car, comprising 4.1% of used car sales over the past five years.

Regarding car insurance in Missouri, the average cost is $637 for minimum coverage and $2,584 for full coverage annually. This is due to vehicle theft, more uninsured drivers, and higher vehicle repair costs.