Arkansas

  • ~$50–$65
  • ~$140–$160
  • $25K/$50K/$25K
Arkansas offers affordable insurance rates, but that comes with risk: high fatality rates, poor rural infrastructure, and a large uninsured driving population. Drivers in the state rely heavily on personal vehicles, and weather risks plus a lack of public transit further emphasize the need for broad coverage — especially for those in more remote areas.

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Arkansas Auto Insurance Facts *

Drivers

  • ~2.2–2.3 million licensed drivers as of 2023
  • Mostly rural driving population with small metro clusters (Little Rock, Fayetteville).
  • ~93% of households own at least one vehicle.
  • High truck ownership, particularly in rural and agricultural communities.
  • ~19–20% uninsured driver rate (among the highest nationally)

Accidents

Year Reported Crashes Injury Crashes Fatal Crashes
2018 ~60,300 ~16,800 492
2019 ~62,100 ~17,100 505
2020 ~55,000 ~15,400 638
2021 ~57,800 ~15,800 693
2022 ~58,500 ~16,100 641

Laws & Regulations

  • Fault-based insurance state.
  • Uninsured/underinsured coverage must be offered but can be declined.
* Resources:
U.S. Census Bureau
NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting
State Crash Data Portals
Federal Reserve / BLS