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Making Vehicle Services Easier To Find

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) manages transportation infrastructure, focusing on safety and efficiency across the state. It oversees vehicle services such as driver licensing, vehicle registration, titling, and safety inspections to facilitate mobility and uphold public safety on the roadways.

Pennsylvania Vehicle Statistics

In 2023, Pennsylvania had over 11.8 million registered vehicles, including 7.8 million passenger vehicles. These vehicles are popular in large cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh because they are practical in congested streets and urban areas. Allegheny County had the highest number of registered vehicles, with 900,656.

In Pennsylvania, car accidents resulted in over 1,200 road fatalities in 2023, marking a 2.5% increase from the previous year. The top types of accidents were hitting a fixed object, angle crashes, and rear-end collisions. Speeding was the primary traffic violation, constituting 21% of the 5.8 million tickets issued from 2018 to 2022, with an average of 3,196 tickets issued daily.

Regarding car sales, SUVs and trucks dominate Pennsylvania's vehicle market, with the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V being the most popular models from 2022. With this, the state ranked 5th in the U.S. with 569,754 new vehicle sales in 2023. Pennsylvania has 9,133,540 licensed drivers, with 8,658,552 holding Class C non-commercial license.

Insurance rates in Pennsylvania are affected by driving record, credit score, age, and experience. The state's annual average cost is $2,490 for full coverage and $520 for minimum coverage, with rates potentially higher in major cities due to increased accidents and car thefts.

Number of Vehicles
11.8 million
In 2023, Pennsylvania had 11.8 million vehicles, mostly passenger types popular in cities, with Allegheny County having the most registrations.
Number of Accidents
1,200
In 2023, Pennsylvania reported over 1,200 road fatalities, a 2.5% increase from 2022, with fixed object, angle, and rear-end crashes being the top three accident types.
Total Vehicle Sales
569,754
SUVs and trucks, particularly the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V, lead Pennsylvania's vehicle market. In 2023, the state ranked 5th nationally in new vehicle sales at 569,754 units.
Average Insurance Cost
$2,490
Pennsylvania's average insurance annual cost is $2,490 for full coverage and $520 for minimum coverage, with rates potentially higher in major cities due to increased accidents and car thefts.