• ~$40–$55
  • ~$110–$140
  • $25K/$50K/$25K
Ohio combines urban centers and rural areas, with moderate car insurance rates influenced by traffic density and accident frequency. The state uses a fault-based system requiring liability insurance with minimum coverage.

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Ohio Auto Insurance Facts *

Drivers

  • ~8.5–8.7 million licensed drivers as of 2023.
  • ~90% household vehicle ownership.
  • Popular vehicles include sedans, SUVs, and pickups.
  • Uninsured motorist rate around 12%.
  • Public transportation mainly in larger cities.

Accidents

Year Reported Crashes Injury Crashes Fatal Crashes
2018 ~70,000 ~19,000 950
2019 ~72,500 ~20,000 970
2020 ~65,000 ~17,500 900
2021 ~68,000 ~18,200 920
2022 ~69,500 ~18,800 930

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