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Car Insurance in Paterson, NJ

The average cost of New Jersey car insurance will vary from city to city and between insurance companies. Insurify analyzed the latest insurance rates in Paterson, NJ to find you the cheapest quotes in the area.

Quick Facts
  • The average cost of car insurance in Paterson is $383 per month, or $4596 annually.

  • Car insurance in Paterson is $143 more than the average cost of car insurance in New Jersey.

  • The cheapest car insurance provider in Paterson on average is Plymouth Rock, but you should always compare quotes to find your best personal rate.

Quotes by Top Companies

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Cheapest Car Insurance in Paterson, NJ

The cost of car insurance can vary depending on the insurance provider. That’s because every insurance provider values information like your driving history and your credit score a little bit differently. Although the following car insurance companies offer the cheapest auto insurance premiums on average, it’s always important to compare quotes. Use Insurify to find your best rate today!

Insurance Provider in PatersonQuotes
The car insurance quotes, statistics, and data visualizations on this page are derived from Insurify’s proprietary database of over 4 million car insurance applications from ZIP codes across the United States. Insurify’s data science team performs a comprehensive analysis of the various factors car insurance providers take into account while setting rates to provide readers insight into how car insurance quotes are priced.
Progressive$110 /mo
Travelers$283 /mo
State Farm$520 /mo

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Average Car Insurance Cost

New Jersey Cities
Newark$317/mo
Jersey City$303/mo
Elizabeth$294/mo
Edison$183/mo
Paterson$304/mo
New Jersey$280/mo
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Minimum Car Insurance Requirements in New Jersey

All motor vehicles operated or parked on New Jersey roadways are required to be insured with either a basic or standard insurance plan. Proof of insurance must be carried in your car at all times and must be available when:

  • Requested by law enforcement

  • Renewing vehicle registration

  • The vehicle is involved in a car accident

Where the basic plan only requires $5,000 per accident of property damage liability insurance, the minimum liability insurance requirements for a standard plan in New Jersey[1] are:

  • $15,000 per person for bodily injury

  • $30,000 per accident for bodily injury

As a major part of your liability insurance, bodily injury coverage covers medical bills for people other than the policyholder who are injured during an accident. New Jersey is a no-fault state, meaning both parties’ insurance providers will pay for expenses, regardless of which party caused the accident.

  • $5,000 per accident for property damage

If it’s determined that an insured driver is at fault for an accident, this coverage pays for repairs to the property of the other involved parties. Additionally, property damage coverage can cover legal costs if the insured driver is involved in a lawsuit following the accident.

  • $15,000per person for uninsured underinsured motorist bodily injury

  • $30,000 per accident for uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury

  • $5,000 per accident for uninsured/underinsured motorist property damage

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage pays for costs caused by a driver with little or no insurance after a car accident. In Massachusetts, drivers are required to purchase this coverage for bodily injuries.

Find local Paterson agents

  • Freeway Insurance Services-Patterson

    758 Main St,
    Paterson, NJ 07503-2640
  • Frank Coscia Agency Inc. 

    215 Union Ave,
    Paterson, NJ 07502-1822
  • Zirpolo Insurance 

    20 Church St,
    Paterson , NJ 07505
  • Preferred Choice Insurance

    482 McBride Ave,
    Paterson, NJ 07501,
  • Chasqui Agency Inc

    436 10th Ave,
    Paterson, NJ 07514
  • 'Veronica''s Insurance Agency'

    693 Market St,
    Paterson, NJ 07513
  • Progressive Insurance

    34 Cianci St,
    Paterson, NJ 07501
  • Preferred Choice Insurance

    482 McBride Ave,
    Paterson, NJ 07501
  • Amana Insurance Agency

    1029 Main St,
    Paterson, NJ 07503
  • Adamas Insurance Brokerage

    125 Broadway #102,
    Paterson, NJ 07505
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FAQs - Paterson, NJ Car Insurance

  • How does where I live affect my car insurance rates?

    Insurance companies weigh multiple factors when calculating your car insurance rates, including your age, driving history, type of vehicle, and even your marital status. Not only do states have different laws and limits surrounding minimum liability coverage, but where you live within your state could also affect your driver risk profile. Insurance companies use your ZIP code to analyze your area’s weather patterns, rates of vehicle theft, likelihood of vandalism, average traffic congestion, and other factors that might lead you to file an insurance claim.

  • How can I get the cheapest car insurance in my area?

    If you want to pay the lowest possible rate on your car insurance policy, opt for state minimum coverage. This is the cheapest level of car insurance coverage your state will allow. Comparing real, ready-to-purchase quotes on a car insurance comparison site like Insurify can find you the lowest rates for your area, risk profile, and financial needs.

  • Who offers the cheapest car insurance in my area?

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How Paterson Drivers Measure Up

While most drivers know that car insurance quotes are determined in part by your personal driving history, many may be unaware that rates are also impacted by the average risk of the drivers around you as well. Check out Insurify's latest analysis of driving records in Paterson, New Jersey below:

Methodology

Drawing from an internal database of over 4 million car insurance applications, the research team at Insurify analyzes patterns in car ownership and driver behavior - including how Paterson drivers measure up to their fellow motorists across New Jersey in areas including speeding, DUIs, and more.
Insurify Insights publishes data-driven articles, trend analyses, and national rankings each week on all factors related to cars and those who drive them.

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Honda Accord

Most Popular Car in Paterson

#85

City with the Most Speeding Tickets Rank in New Jersey

#87

City with the Most Moving Violations Rank in New Jersey

#62

City with the Most DUIs Rank in New Jersey

#40

City with the Most Suspended Licenses in New Jersey

  • While car accidents are a sadly unavoidable feature of time spent on the road, rates of accidents do vary from city to city and from state to state. Paterson drivers rank 67 in the number of car accidents per driver across all cities in New Jersey.

    • Rank within state: #67
    • Percent of drivers in Paterson with an accident: 7.4%
  • While driving while intoxicated is never acceptable, it’s a more common offense than many assume. Paterson drivers rank 62 in the number of DUI’s per driver across all cities in New Jersey.

    • Rank within state: #62
    • Percent of drivers in Paterson with a DUI: 0.7%
  • Reckless driving refers to a specific traffic violation: when drivers willfully act dangerously in spite of the risks they’re imposing on both themselves and others. Among all cities in New Jersey, Paterson drivers rank 49 in the number of reckless driving offenses per driver.

    • Rank within state: #49
    • Percent of drivers in Paterson with a reckless driving offense: 1.4%
  • The Insurify team classifies rude drivers as those who commit the following driving offenses: failure to yield or failure to stop, improper backing, passing where prohibited, tailgating, street racing, or hit-and-runs. Among all cities in New Jersey, Paterson drivers rank 62 in rude driving infractions.

    • Rank within state: #62
    • Percent of drivers in Paterson with a reckless driving violation: 1.5%
  • Exceeding the speed limit can endanger others and leave a permanent stain on your driving record. When compared to other cities in New Jersey, Paterson drivers rank 85 in the number of speeding infractions per driver.

    • Rank within state: #85
    • Percent of drivers in Paterson with a speeding ticket: 3.7%
  • Having a squeaky-clean driving record is an accomplishment to be proud of. Some cities have safer drivers than others; Paterson drivers rank 25 in clean driving records across all cities in New Jersey.

    • Rank within state: #25
    • Percent of drivers in Paterson with clean record: 81.2%
  • As auto manufacturers increasingly turn towards producing greener car models, more and more motorists are embracing hybrids and EV’s. Paterson drivers rank 56 in hybrid and electric vehicle ownership across all cities in New Jersey.

    • Rank within state: #56
    • Percent of drivers in Paterson with a hybrid/electric vehicle: 0.83%
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Methodology

Data scientists at Insurify analyzed more than 40 million real-time auto insurance rates from our partner providers across the United States to compile the car insurance quotes, statistics, and data visualizations displayed on this page. The car insurance data includes coverage analysis and details on drivers' vehicles, driving records, and demographic information. Quotes for Allstate, Farmers, GEICO, State Farm, and USAA are estimates based on Quadrant Information Service's database of auto insurance rates. With these insights, Insurify is able to offer drivers insight into how companies price their car insurance premiums.

Sources

  1. New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. "State Minimum Car Insurance Requirements." Accessed May 28, 2022
Olivia Oksenhorn
Olivia OksenhornInsurance Writer

Olivia Oksenhorn is an insurance writer at Insurify. With a special focus in auto insurance and personal finance, Olivia works to help policyholders make informed decisions about their insurance. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado. Before starting at Insurify, she worked as a writer and in newsrooms and nonprofits across Colorado, including Aspen Public Radio and the Aspen Sojourner. You can connect with Olivia on LinkedIn.