In 2023, New York registered nearly 11.3 million vehicles, including 4.2 million automobiles, 6.6 million trucks, 384,000 motorcycles, and 80,000 buses.

Regarding traffic safety, the state recorded 206,923 collisions in 2022, with 900 being fatal. Top traffic violations in New York City included speeding, with 105,775 tickets issued, and disobeying traffic control devices, with 89,912 citations.

The state of New York ranked 4th nationally in car sales in 2023, selling 884,839 vehicles. Popular models included the Toyota RAV4, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Honda CR-V. Honda and Toyota were the leading vehicle makers in the state, with suburban vehicles being the most popular body type.

Trucks are widespread in rural areas of New York due to their utility in agricultural and heavy-duty tasks. At the same time, SUVs are preferred in snowy regions for their all-weather capabilities.

High insurance costs in New York are expected, with averages of $3,672 per year for full coverage and $1,585 for minimum coverage, significantly higher than the national averages. Dense urban traffic, higher minimum coverage requirements, and vehicle repair costs increase these rates.