Nevada Vehicle Statistics
The U.S. Department of Transportation-Federal Highway Administration documented the registration of 2.5 million motor vehicles in 2020. This count comprised more than 1 million automobiles, 1.4 million trucks, 69,356 motorcycles, and 4,266 buses.
Looking at traffic accidents, the Nevada Department of Public Safety reported that there were over 46,000 crashes in the state in 2021, a 28% increase from the previous year. Fatal incidents included 248 crashes, which resulted in 262 deaths, a 23% increase in fatalities in comparison to 2020.
In 2023, the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety issued 140,825 citation tickets, predominantly for offenses including cannabis and other drug-related arrests, speeding, distracted driving, driver's license violations, and driving without insurance.
Regarding car sales, Nevada has sold 147,263 new vehicles in 2023, with the Tesla Model Y dominating the top sales chart. Tesla's Gigafactory presence in Nevada drives higher sales due to the economic boost and local community support.
In the present year (2024), car insurance rates are above the national average in Nevada. Motorists pay an average of $3,004 per year for full coverage and $962 for basic coverage, which translates to monthly expenses of $250 for full coverage and $80 for minimum coverage.