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Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Vehicles per Capita by State

June 1, 2009

The number of vehicles per capita by state varies considerably, however, that variation among states does not hold to any clearly defined geographic regions or patterns. Wyoming has the highest number of vehicles per capita (1.14) while neighboring Colorado has the lowest (0.34). The number of vehicles per capita for the entire United States is 0.78 vehicles per capita.

Vehicles per Capita by State, 2007

Vehicles per Capita by State, 2007

Source

Licensed drivers – U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Highway Statistics 2007, Tables MV-1, MV-9, and PS-1.