Maryland

  • ~$60–$75
  • ~$160–$190
  • $30K/$60K/$15K
Maryland features moderately high insurance costs driven by dense urban areas like Baltimore and proximity to Washington, D.C. The state has a fault-based system with mandatory liability coverage, and a relatively high rate of uninsured drivers increases risk for insured motorists.

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Maryland Auto Insurance Facts *

Drivers

  • ~4.1–4.3 million licensed drivers as of 2023.
  • High vehicle ownership with ~90% of households owning at least one vehicle.
  • Wide variety of vehicle types with urban use predominating.
  • Uninsured motorist rate around 12%.
  • Extensive public transportation networks in urban centers.

Accidents

Year Reported Crashes Injury Crashes Fatal Crashes
2018 ~95,600 ~26,400 785
2019 ~97,300 ~27,000 800
2020 ~88,900 ~24,500 810
2021 ~93,700 ~25,700 825
2022 ~95,200 ~26,000 830

Laws & Regulations

  • Fault liability system with mandatory minimum coverage.
  • Uninsured motorist coverage required.
  • Electronic proof of insurance mandatory.
* Resources:
U.S. Census Bureau
NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting
State Crash Data Portals
Federal Reserve / BLS