North Carolina

  • ~$45–$60
  • ~$120–$145
  • $30K/$60K/$25K
North Carolina offers moderate car insurance rates influenced by a mix of urban centers like Charlotte and Raleigh and extensive rural areas. The state uses a fault-based liability system with mandatory minimum coverage.

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North Carolina Auto Insurance Facts *

Drivers

  • ~7.2–7.4 million licensed drivers as of 2023.
  • ~90% household vehicle ownership.
  • Popular vehicle types include sedans, pickups, and SUVs.
  • Uninsured motorist rate around 13%.
  • Public transportation limited mainly to urban areas.

Accidents

Year Reported Crashes Injury Crashes Fatal Crashes
2018 ~78,000 ~21,000 900
2019 ~80,500 ~22,500 940
2020 ~70,000 ~18,500 880
2021 ~75,000 ~20,000 910
2022 ~77,500 ~20,500 930

Laws & Regulations

  • Fault-based liability system.
  • 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