Tennessee

  • ~$40–$55
  • ~$115–$140
  • $25K/$50K/$15K
Tennessee experiences moderate to high car insurance premiums influenced by its mix of urban centers like Nashville and Memphis, and rural highways. The state operates a fault-based liability insurance system with minimum mandatory coverage.

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Tennessee Auto Insurance Facts *

Drivers

  • ~4.7–4.9 million licensed drivers as of 2023.
  • ~89% household vehicle ownership.
  • High prevalence of pickups and SUVs.
  • Uninsured motorist rate around 13%.
  • Public transit limited outside urban areas.

Accidents

Year Reported Crashes Injury Crashes Fatal Crashes
2018 ~22,000 ~6,100 410
2019 ~22,500 ~6,300 425
2020 ~20,000 ~5,700 390
2021 ~21,200 ~6,000 405
2022 ~21,800 ~6,100 400

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