Mississippi

  • ~$40–$55
  • ~$115–$135
  • $25K/$50K/$25K
Mississippi generally has affordable car insurance rates, but challenges such as higher uninsured driver rates and rural driving risks affect premiums. The state uses a tort liability system, with minimum mandatory coverage requirements. Weather and road conditions can contribute to accident frequency.

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Mississippi Auto Insurance Facts *

Drivers

  • ~1.8–1.9 million licensed drivers as of 2023.
  • High vehicle ownership, with ~85% of households owning at least one vehicle.
  • Pickups and SUVs popular due to rural terrain.
  • Uninsured motorist rate estimated around 15%.
  • Limited public transportation options.

Accidents

Year Reported Crashes Injury Crashes Fatal Crashes
2018 ~28,000 ~7,200 600
2019 ~29,300 ~7,500 620
2020 ~25,600 ~6,800 610
2021 ~27,100 ~7,100 630
2022 ~28,000 ~7,300 640

Laws & Regulations

  • Fault-based (tort) liability system.
  • Mandatory bodily injury and property damage coverage.
  • Proof of insurance required at registration.
* Resources:
U.S. Census Bureau
NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting
State Crash Data Portals
Federal Reserve / BLS