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As of 2024, Michigan has over 8.6 million registered vehicles, comprising the top three types of vehicles, including automobiles and light trucks (7.8 million), motorcycles (249,000), and trucks (203,000).
Car accidents in Michigan dropped by 6%, from 312,798 in 2018 to 293,341 in 2022. Traffic fatalities increased by 15%, with fatal car crashes rising by 16.3%. Speeding is one of the most common traffic violations in Michigan, with 24,555 speed-related crashes in 2021 and alcohol-involved crashes resulting in 322 fatalities in 2022.
Regarding vehicle sales, Michigan sold 552,211 new vehicles in 2023, including popular models such as the Ford F-Series, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Equinox, Tesla Model Y, and Honda CR-V. The Ford F-150 is Michigan's most popular car, selling 653,957 in 2022. With these sales transactions, Michigan has issued over 90,000 new licenses and permits as of 2024.
The average insurance cost in Michigan is $3,643 per year or $304 per month, about 81% higher than the national average. Thus, Michigan is one of the top three most expensive states for car insurance in the U.S.
