Cheap Auto Insurance Quotes in Salem, OR (2023)

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Car Insurance in Salem, OR

The average cost of Oregon car insurance will vary from city to city and between insurance companies. Insurify analyzed the latest insurance rates in Salem, OR to find you the cheapest quotes in the area.

Quick Facts
  • The average cost of car insurance in Salem is $185 per month, or $2220 annually.

  • Car insurance in Salem is $32 more than the average cost of car insurance in Oregon.

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

Quotes by Top Companies

Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 50-plus partner insurance providers. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.

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Cheapest Car Insurance in Salem, OR

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 SalemQuotes
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$56 /mo
State Farm$108 /mo
Allstate$116 /mo
Travelers$131 /mo
Nationwide$167 /mo

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Average Car Insurance Cost

Oregon Cities
Portland$142/mo
Eugene$119/mo
Gresham$169/mo
Hillsboro$139/mo
Salem$155/mo
Oregon$145/mo
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Minimum Car Insurance Requirements in Oregon

All motor vehicles operated or parked on Oregon roadways are required to be insured. 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

The minimum liability insurance requirements for private passenger vehicles in Oregon[1] are:

  • $25,000 per person for bodily injury

  • $50,000 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. Oregon is an at-fault state, meaning the driver who is responsible for the collision is also responsible for paying for any resulting expenses, either through their car insurance provider or out of pocket.

  • $20,000 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.

  • $15,000 per accident for PIP

Personal injury protection coverage, also referred to as PIP coverage, will cover the policyholder for medical payments they incur in the event of an accident. Depending on your plan, you may also receive non-medical benefits, compensating you for lost wages, household expenses, and even funeral costs.

  • $25,000 per person for uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury

  • $50,000 per accident for uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage pays for costs caused by a driver with little or no insurance after a car accident. In Oregon, this coverage applies to bodily injury caused by uninsured drivers.

- $50,000 per accident for uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage pays for costs caused by a driver with little or no insurance after a car accident. In Oregon, this coverage applies to bodily injury caused by uninsured drivers.

Find local Salem agents

  • AOL Services Inc 

    P O Box 12339,
    Salem, OR 97309-0339
  • R Bauer Ins Inc 

    2735 Liberty St NE,
    Salem, OR 97301
  • BH Insurance, LLC 

    PO Box 270,
    Salem, OR 97301
  • Salem Insurance Agency, Inc. 

    P.O. Box 888,
    Salem, OR 97308
  • Cammack-Renaud Ins Service, Inc. 

    1730 Misty Place NW,
    Salem, OR 97302
  • A.G. Sadowski Company 

    1605 Liberty St S E,
    Salem, OR 97302-4347
  • Maps Insurance Services, LLC 

    P.O. Box 12398,
    Salem, OR 97309
  • LeDoux Insurance Agency, Inc.

    1202 Hawthorne Ave NE,
    Salem, OR 97301
  • Freeway Insurance

    3405 Commercial St SE Ste 160,
    Salem, OR 97302
  • Huggins Insurance Services Inc

    235 Front St SE #100,
    Salem, OR 97301
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FAQs - Salem, OR 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?

Insurify Insights

How Salem 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 Salem, Oregon 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 Salem drivers measure up to their fellow motorists across Oregon 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 Salem

#7

City with the Most Speeding Tickets Rank in Oregon

#4

City with the Most Moving Violations Rank in Oregon

#27

City with the Most DUIs Rank in Oregon

#30

City with the Most Suspended Licenses in Oregon

  • 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. Salem drivers rank 11 in the number of car accidents per driver across all cities in Oregon.

    • Rank within state: #11
    • Percent of drivers in Salem with an accident: 11.4%
  • While driving while intoxicated is never acceptable, it’s a more common offense than many assume. Salem drivers rank 27 in the number of DUI’s per driver across all cities in Oregon.

    • Rank within state: #27
    • Percent of drivers in Salem with a DUI: 2%
  • 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 Oregon, Salem drivers rank 5 in the number of reckless driving offenses per driver.

    • Rank within state: #5
    • Percent of drivers in Salem with a reckless driving offense: 3.2%
  • 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 Oregon, Salem drivers rank 5 in rude driving infractions.

    • Rank within state: #5
    • Percent of drivers in Salem with a reckless driving violation: 3.5%
  • Exceeding the speed limit can endanger others and leave a permanent stain on your driving record. When compared to other cities in Oregon, Salem drivers rank 7 in the number of speeding infractions per driver.

    • Rank within state: #7
    • Percent of drivers in Salem with a speeding ticket: 12.8%
  • Having a squeaky-clean driving record is an accomplishment to be proud of. Some cities have safer drivers than others; Salem drivers rank 57 in clean driving records across all cities in Oregon.

    • Rank within state: #57
    • Percent of drivers in Salem with clean record: 69.5%
  • As auto manufacturers increasingly turn towards producing greener car models, more and more motorists are embracing hybrids and EV’s. Salem drivers rank 44 in hybrid and electric vehicle ownership across all cities in Oregon.

    • Rank within state: #44
    • Percent of drivers in Salem with a hybrid/electric vehicle: 0.43%
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Methodology

Insurify data scientists analyzed more than 90 million quotes served to car insurance applicants in Insurify’s proprietary database to calculate the premium averages displayed on this page. These premiums are real quotes that come directly from Insurify’s 50+ partner insurance companies in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Quote averages represent the median price for a quote across the given coverage level, driver subset, and geographic area.

Unless otherwise specified, quoted rates reflect the average cost for drivers between 20 and 70 years old with a clean driving record and average or better credit (a credit score of 600 or higher).

Liability-only premium averages correspond to policies with the following coverage limits:

  • Bodily injury limits between state-minimum rates and $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident
  • Property damage limits between $10,000 and $50,000
  • No additional coverage
Full-coverage premium averages correspond to the same bodily injury and property damage limits in addition to:
  • Comprehensive coverage with a $1,000 deductible
  • Collision coverage with a $1,000 deductible

Quotes for Allstate, Farmers, GEICO, State Farm, and USAA are estimates based on Quadrant Information Services’ database of auto insurance rates.

Sources

  1. Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services. "State Minimum Car Insurance Requirements." Accessed May 31, 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.

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Tanveen VohraManager of Content and Communications
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Amber Benka is a licensed insurance agent specializing in auto, home, commercial, life, and health insurance. She has owned the R.A.L Insurance Agency for four years.

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