Louisiana

  • ~$70–$90
  • ~$190–$230
  • $15K/$30K/$25K
Louisiana experiences some of the highest car insurance rates nationwide, driven by high accident rates, dense urban traffic in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, and a high uninsured motorist population. The state has a fault-based system and mandatory minimum coverage requirements, with weather-related risks adding to claims.

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Louisiana Auto Insurance Facts *

Drivers

  • ~2.7–2.8 million licensed drivers as of 2023.
  • High vehicle ownership with ~91% of households owning at least one vehicle.
  • Predominance of older vehicles and sedans.
  • Uninsured driver rate estimated at 17%.
  • Heavy urban and highway travel.

Accidents

Year Reported Crashes Injury Crashes Fatal Crashes
2018 ~72,500 ~21,300 629
2019 ~74,000 ~22,000 644
2020 ~65,800 ~19,500 654
2021 ~70,300 ~21,000 668
2022 ~71,700 ~21,400 679

Laws & Regulations

  • Fault-based liability system.
  • Mandatory personal injury protection (PIP).
  • Uninsured motorist coverage mandatory.
* Resources:
U.S. Census Bureau
NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting
State Crash Data Portals
Federal Reserve / BLS