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Nestled amid the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States is the state of Delaware, also known as the "First State." It is part of a peninsula and is the smallest state in the region, aside from Rhode Island. This small state is divided into three counties and is the 6th most populated state in the United States. The state was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, such as the Lenape and Nanticoke. In 1787 during the American Revolution, Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution, which is where it obtained its title of the "First State." Most of the workforce in the state consists of scientists and engineers. Since the state of Delaware is a peninsula and there are several bodies of water in the state, there is often flooding.

With such a heavy population, traffic is heavy and often slow when road work or closures are in progress. Driving in this state can be a hassle, so it is important to have a good Delaware auto insurance policy. Even if you practice safe driving and follow the rules, it is not wise to assume others will do the same. Some accidents are unavoidable, such as rear-ending someone who stops suddenly on a snowy highway. Accidents such as this could be considered at-fault and could be very costly if the other driver sues. Don't risk the possibility of such things; purchase a solid Delaware car insurance policy to enjoy driving without the worry of what might happen. Let us help you find that perfect auto policy. Our database keeps the information of all reputable insurance providers in your area - we will even give you a free Delaware auto insurance quote.

We know that you don't want to pay too much for your auto insurance and we believe that you shouldn't have to. When you use the search tool on our page, we will provide you with several options to compare. Not every policy is universally the best for everyone; our goal is to match you with the policy that best fits your needs and budget. If you are driving without insurance, please use the feature on this page to select the county you reside in and let us provide you with a free Delaware car insurance quote. You can sign up for a policy today, get insurance verification fast and be driving with peace of mind. Don't risk losing money to tickets and expensive car repairs. The cost to prevent these disasters is much more than a monthly premium to prevent them.

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Delaware Auto Insurance Statistics

 
 
 

Delaware Motor Vehicle Crashes

Statewide Economic Loss Due to Motor Vehicle Crashes

$407,000,000



*Statistics obtained from NHTSA and DDOT

Crashes in Delaware 2009

18,681

Delaware Motor Vehicle Theft

Theft Rate in Delaware

171min 55sec



*Statistics obtained from the FBI

Theft Instances in 2002

3,057

Average Delaware Payments

Average Insurance Payment

$82.07/mo



*Statistics obtained from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners

National Rank

37

Crashes in Delaware By Month

January

1,708

February

1,359

March

1,376

April

1,500

May

1,536

June

1,658

July

1,643

August

1,578

September

1,350

October

1,746

November

1,583

December

1,644

Delaware Auto Insurance Requirements

DE is unique in that it is one of the few no-fault states to require its drivers to carry a minimum level of PIP (personal injury protection) insurance. This is intended to assist with the costs of missing wages, medical car, death benefits for the family and funeral expenses in the event that the insured is involved in an accident that results in injury or death. In addition to its PIP requirements Delaware state law states that all motorists shall carry liability coverage at a minimum of 15/30/10, fifteen thousand dollars to pay for the damages inflicted on the person of the other driver in the event that the insured is responsible for an accident, thirty thousand dollars to pay for total combined expenses in the event that the driver is not alone in the car and ten thousand dollars to pay for any other damages that may have been inflicted, such as the destruction of a guard rail or damage of a mailbox.

Drivers are urged to carry more than the minimum amount of liability coverage as well as comprehensive and collision insurance and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Comprehensive insurance will pay for the damages to the vehicle of the insured in an accident for which he is responsible, whether it is with another DE vehicle or a stationary object (the infamous parked car). Failure to carry comprehensive coverage will result in the insured holding the bag for the full cost of their vehicle repair following an accident. As not all states require that their drivers purchase liability insurance (and even those that do have drivers who refuse to comply) it is strongly recommended that all residents include uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance in their car insurance policy.

This will provide coverage in the event of a hit and run or an accident with a driver who either does not have insurance or whose insurance will not cover all the expenses incurred. Most insurance companies will offer several perks to their insurance policies, such as rental insurance, which will assist with the cost of a rental vehicle should the insured's be unable to be driven, and the costs of towing the vehicle away from the scene of the accident. In addition some companies will offer gap coverage. When a vehicle is involved in an accident and the costs of repair are greater than the vehicle's blue book value the insurance company will declare it totaled; however, the amount they will pay out is dependent on the vehicle's book value rather than the amount remaining on the vehicle's auto loan. Gap coverage exists to pay the difference in these amounts.